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Subtract 9/32 from 25/20

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 9/32

25/20 - 9/32 is 31/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    25/20 = 25 × 8/20 × 8 = 200/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/160 - 45/160 = 200 - 45/160 = 155/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/32

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