Subtract 9/25 from 20/32, Solve 20/32

Subtract 9/25 from 20/32

20/32 - 9/25 is 53/200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
9/25 = 9 × 32/25 × 32 = 288/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
500/800 - 288/800 = 500 - 288/800 = 212/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/200

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