Subtract 20/70 from 32/45
32/45 - 20/70 is 134/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
32/45 = 32 × 14/45 × 14 = 448/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/630 - 180/630 = 448 - 180/630 = 268/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/315
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