Subtract 25/30 from 32/25
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 25/30
32/25 - 25/30 is 67/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
32/25 = 32 × 6/25 × 6 = 192/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/150 - 125/150 = 192 - 125/150 = 67/150
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