Subtract 7/81 from 25/32
25/32 - 7/81 is 1801/2592.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
25/32 = 25 × 81/32 × 81 = 2025/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
7/81 = 7 × 32/81 × 32 = 224/2592 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/2592 - 224/2592 = 2025 - 224/2592 = 1801/2592
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