Subtract 8/20 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 8/20
56/32 - 8/20 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
8/20 = 8 × 8/20 × 8 = 64/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/160 - 64/160 = 280 - 64/160 = 216/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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