Subtract 3/25 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 3/25
32/8 - 3/25 is 97/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
32/8 = 32 × 25/8 × 25 = 800/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
3/25 = 3 × 8/25 × 8 = 24/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/200 - 24/200 = 800 - 24/200 = 776/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/25
- In mixed form: 322/25
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