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