Subtract 14/20 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 14/20
32/9 - 14/20 is 257/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/180 - 126/180 = 640 - 126/180 = 514/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/90
- In mixed form: 277/90
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