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Subtract 7/20 from 25/32

25/32 - 7/20 is 69/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   7/20 = 7 × 8/20 × 8 = 56/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/160 - 56/160 = 125 - 56/160 = 69/160

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