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Subtract 20/5 from 5/32

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 4 0/5

5/32 - 20/5 is -123/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    20/5 = 20 × 32/5 × 32 = 640/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/160 - 640/160 = 25 - 640/160 = -615/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/32

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