Subtract 32/40 from 25/42
25/42 - 32/40 is -43/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
25/42 = 25 × 20/42 × 20 = 500/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
32/40 = 32 × 21/40 × 21 = 672/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/840 - 672/840 = 500 - 672/840 = -172/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/210
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