Subtract 1/32 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1/32
42/20 - 1/32 is 331/160.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 8/20 × 8 = 336/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/160 - 5/160 = 336 - 5/160 = 331/160 - In mixed form: 211/160
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