Subtract 25/32 from 28/35
28/35 - 25/32 is 3/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
28/35 = 28 × 32/35 × 32 = 896/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
25/32 = 25 × 35/32 × 35 = 875/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/1120 - 875/1120 = 896 - 875/1120 = 21/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/160
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