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Subtract 7/20 from 5/32

5/32 - 7/20 is -31/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
    7/20 = 7 × 8/20 × 8 = 56/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/160 - 56/160 = 25 - 56/160 = -31/160

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