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Subtract 3/32 from 42/25

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 3/32

42/25 - 3/32 is 1269/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    42/25 = 42 × 32/25 × 32 = 1344/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/800 - 75/800 = 1344 - 75/800 = 1269/800
  5. In mixed form: 1469/800

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