Subtract 9/25 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 9/25
32/10 - 9/25 is 71/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
32/10 = 32 × 5/10 × 5 = 160/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/50 - 18/50 = 160 - 18/50 = 142/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/25
- In mixed form: 221/25
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