Subtract 56/20 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 2 16/20
32/8 - 56/20 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
32/8 = 32 × 5/8 × 5 = 160/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
56/20 = 56 × 2/20 × 2 = 112/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/40 - 112/40 = 160 - 112/40 = 48/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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