Subtract 10/7 from 32/20
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1 3/7
32/20 - 10/7 is 6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/140 - 200/140 = 224 - 200/140 = 24/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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