Subtract 27/32 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 27/32
20/5 - 27/32 is 101/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
20/5 = 20 × 32/5 × 32 = 640/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/160 - 135/160 = 640 - 135/160 = 505/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/32
- In mixed form: 35/32
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