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Subtract 1/25 from 32/21

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1/25

32/21 - 1/25 is 779/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    32/21 = 32 × 25/21 × 25 = 800/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    1/25 = 1 × 21/25 × 21 = 21/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/525 - 21/525 = 800 - 21/525 = 779/525
  5. In mixed form: 1254/525

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