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Subtract 12/20 from 35/32

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 12/20

35/32 - 12/20 is 79/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/160 - 96/160 = 175 - 96/160 = 79/160

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