Subtract 2/16 from 32/20
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 2/16
32/20 - 2/16 is 59/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
32/20 = 32 × 4/20 × 4 = 128/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/80 - 10/80 = 128 - 10/80 = 118/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
- In mixed form: 119/40
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