Subtract 1/32 from 35/25, Solve 1 10/25

Subtract 1/32 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 1/32

35/25 - 1/32 is 219/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
35/25 = 35 × 32/25 × 32 = 1120/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
1/32 = 1 × 25/32 × 25 = 25/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/800 - 25/800 = 1120 - 25/800 = 1095/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/160
In mixed form: 159/160

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