Subtract 12/25 from 20/32
20/32 - 12/25 is 29/200.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
12/25 = 12 × 32/25 × 32 = 384/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/800 - 384/800 = 500 - 384/800 = 116/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/200
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