Subtract 32/4 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 8 0/4
40/2 - 32/4 is 12/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
40/2 = 40 × 2/2 × 2 = 80/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
32/4 = 32 × 1/4 × 1 = 32/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/4 - 32/4 = 80 - 32/4 = 48/4 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/1
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