Subtract 21/32 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 21/32
30/25 - 21/32 is 87/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/800 - 525/800 = 960 - 525/800 = 435/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/160
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