Subtract 4/32 from 6/25
6/25 - 4/32 is 23/200.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 32/25 × 32 = 192/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/800 - 100/800 = 192 - 100/800 = 92/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/200
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