Subtract 9/32 from 25/56
25/56 - 9/32 is 37/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
25/56 = 25 × 4/56 × 4 = 100/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
9/32 = 9 × 7/32 × 7 = 63/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/224 - 63/224 = 100 - 63/224 = 37/224
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