Subtract 32/80 from 20/90
20/90 - 32/80 is -8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
20/90 = 20 × 8/90 × 8 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/720 - 288/720 = 160 - 288/720 = -128/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/45
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