Subtract 28/25 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/25
32/4 - 28/25 is 172/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
32/4 = 32 × 25/4 × 25 = 800/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
28/25 = 28 × 4/25 × 4 = 112/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/100 - 112/100 = 800 - 112/100 = 688/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/25
- In mixed form: 622/25
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