Answers

Subtract 75/25 from 20/32

1^st number: 20/32, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

20/32 - 75/25 is -19/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   75/25 = 75 × 32/25 × 32 = 2400/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/800 - 2400/800 = 500 - 2400/800 = -1900/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/8

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