Subtract 20/40 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 20/40
84/32 - 20/40 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
20/40 = 20 × 4/40 × 4 = 80/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/160 - 80/160 = 420 - 80/160 = 340/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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