Subtract 40/35 from 25/32
1st number: 25/32, 2nd number: 1 5/35
25/32 - 40/35 is -81/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
25/32 = 25 × 35/32 × 35 = 875/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
40/35 = 40 × 32/35 × 32 = 1280/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/1120 - 1280/1120 = 875 - 1280/1120 = -405/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/224
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