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Subtract 5/20 from 8/32

8/32 - 5/20 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/160 - 40/160 = 40 - 40/160 = 0/160
5. The answer is 0

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