Subtract 20/32 from 3/20
3/20 - 20/32 is -19/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
3/20 = 3 × 8/20 × 8 = 24/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/160 - 100/160 = 24 - 100/160 = -76/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/40
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