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Subtract 35/32 from 2/25

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 3/32

2/25 - 35/32 is -811/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    2/25 = 2 × 32/25 × 32 = 64/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    35/32 = 35 × 25/32 × 25 = 875/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/800 - 875/800 = 64 - 875/800 = -811/800

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