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Subtract 25/10 from 15/32

1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 2 5/10

15/32 - 25/10 is -65/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    25/10 = 25 × 16/10 × 16 = 400/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/160 - 400/160 = 75 - 400/160 = -325/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/32

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