Subtract 10/84 from 32/25
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 10/84
32/25 - 10/84 is 1219/1050.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
32/25 = 32 × 84/25 × 84 = 2688/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/2100 - 250/2100 = 2688 - 250/2100 = 2438/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1219/1050
- In mixed form: 1169/1050
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