Subtract 4/32 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 4/32
45/20 - 4/32 is 17/8.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/160 - 20/160 = 360 - 20/160 = 340/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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