Subtract 25/32 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 25/32
42/6 - 25/32 is 199/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
25/32 = 25 × 3/32 × 3 = 75/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/96 - 75/96 = 672 - 75/96 = 597/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/32
- In mixed form: 67/32
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