Subtract 25/32 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 25/32
45/6 - 25/32 is 215/32.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 16/6 × 16 = 720/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
25/32 = 25 × 3/32 × 3 = 75/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/96 - 75/96 = 720 - 75/96 = 645/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/32
- In mixed form: 623/32
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