Subtract 25/32 from 4/5
4/5 - 25/32 is 3/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
4/5 = 4 × 32/5 × 32 = 128/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/160 - 125/160 = 128 - 125/160 = 3/160
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