Subtract 2/32 from 6/20
6/20 - 2/32 is 19/80.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 8/20 × 8 = 48/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/160 - 10/160 = 48 - 10/160 = 38/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/80
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