Subtract 30/25 from 30/32
1st number: 30/32, 2nd number: 1 5/25
30/32 - 30/25 is -21/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
30/32 = 30 × 25/32 × 25 = 750/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/800 - 960/800 = 750 - 960/800 = -210/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/80
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