Subtract 2/25 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 2/25
32/3 - 2/25 is 794/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
32/3 = 32 × 25/3 × 25 = 800/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
2/25 = 2 × 3/25 × 3 = 6/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/75 - 6/75 = 800 - 6/75 = 794/75 - In mixed form: 1044/75
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