Subtract 4/25 from 18/32
18/32 - 4/25 is 161/400.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
4/25 = 4 × 32/25 × 32 = 128/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/800 - 128/800 = 450 - 128/800 = 322/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/400
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