Subtract 20/35 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 20/35
56/32 - 20/35 is 33/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
56/32 = 56 × 35/32 × 35 = 1960/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
20/35 = 20 × 32/35 × 32 = 640/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1120 - 640/1120 = 1960 - 640/1120 = 1320/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
- In mixed form: 15/28
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