Subtract 6/32 from 18/25
18/25 - 6/32 is 213/400.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 32/25 × 32 = 576/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/800 - 150/800 = 576 - 150/800 = 426/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/400
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