Subtract 4/80 from 4/32
4/32 - 4/80 is 3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
4/80 = 4 × 2/80 × 2 = 8/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/160 - 8/160 = 20 - 8/160 = 12/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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