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Subtract 3/25 from 40/64

40/64 - 3/25 is 101/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    40/64 = 40 × 25/64 × 25 = 1000/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    3/25 = 3 × 64/25 × 64 = 192/1600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/1600 - 192/1600 = 1000 - 192/1600 = 808/1600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/200

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