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Subtract 9/32 from 20/5

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 9/32

20/5 - 9/32 is 119/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    20/5 = 20 × 32/5 × 32 = 640/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/160 - 45/160 = 640 - 45/160 = 595/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/32
  6. In mixed form: 323/32

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