Subtract 10/25 from 2/32, Solve 2/32

Subtract 10/25 from 2/32

2/32 - 10/25 is -27/80.

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,
2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
10/25 = 10 × 32/25 × 32 = 320/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/800 - 320/800 = 50 - 320/800 = -270/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/80

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