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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/160 - 96/160 = 175 - 96/160 = 79/160
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