Subtract 30/25 from 10/32, Solve 10/32

Subtract 30/25 from 10/32

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

10/32 - 30/25 is -71/80.

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,
30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/800 - 960/800 = 250 - 960/800 = -710/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/80

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