Subtract 9/20 from 25/32
25/32 - 9/20 is 53/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/160 - 72/160 = 125 - 72/160 = 53/160
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