Subtract 5/32 from 15/25
15/25 - 5/32 is 71/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
15/25 = 15 × 32/25 × 32 = 480/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
5/32 = 5 × 25/32 × 25 = 125/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/800 - 125/800 = 480 - 125/800 = 355/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/160
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