Subtract 35/32 from 9/20
1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 3/32
9/20 - 35/32 is -103/160.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/160 - 175/160 = 72 - 175/160 = -103/160
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