Subtract 18/25 from 10/32
10/32 - 18/25 is -163/400.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
18/25 = 18 × 32/25 × 32 = 576/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/800 - 576/800 = 250 - 576/800 = -326/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/400
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