Subtract 1/20 from 75/32
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 1/20
75/32 - 1/20 is 367/160.
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,
75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
1/20 = 1 × 8/20 × 8 = 8/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/160 - 8/160 = 375 - 8/160 = 367/160 - In mixed form: 247/160
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