Subtract 3/20 from 7/32
732 - 320 is 11160.
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,
732 = 7 × 532 × 5 = 35160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
320 = 3 × 820 × 8 = 24160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35160 - 24160 = 35 - 24160 = 11160
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