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Subtract 3/20 from 3/32

3/32 - 3/20 is -9/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    3/20 = 3 × 8/20 × 8 = 24/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/160 - 24/160 = 15 - 24/160 = -9/160

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