Subtract 3/18 from 32/25
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 3/18
32/25 - 3/18 is 167/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
32/25 = 32 × 18/25 × 18 = 576/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/450 - 75/450 = 576 - 75/450 = 501/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/150
- In mixed form: 117/150
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