Subtract 32/80 from 20/72
20/72 - 32/80 is -11/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
20/72 = 20 × 10/72 × 10 = 200/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/720 - 288/720 = 200 - 288/720 = -88/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/90
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