Subtract 2/25 from 21/32
21/32 - 2/25 is 461/800.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
2/25 = 2 × 32/25 × 32 = 64/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/800 - 64/800 = 525 - 64/800 = 461/800
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