Subtract 2/32 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2/32
40/25 - 2/32 is 123/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
40/25 = 40 × 32/25 × 32 = 1280/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/800 - 50/800 = 1280 - 50/800 = 1230/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/80
- In mixed form: 143/80
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