Subtract 12/32 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 12/32
35/20 - 12/32 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
35/20 = 35 × 8/20 × 8 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/160 - 60/160 = 280 - 60/160 = 220/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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