Subtract 10/32 from 16/25
16/25 - 10/32 is 131/400.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 32/25 × 32 = 512/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/800 - 250/800 = 512 - 250/800 = 262/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/400
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