Subtract 25/42 from 30/32
30/32 - 25/42 is 115/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/672 - 400/672 = 630 - 400/672 = 230/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/336
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