Subtract 20/25 from 9/32
9/32 - 20/25 is -83/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
20/25 = 20 × 32/25 × 32 = 640/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/800 - 640/800 = 225 - 640/800 = -415/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/160
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