Subtract 21/32 from 5/25
5/25 - 21/32 is -73/160.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 32/25 × 32 = 160/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/800 - 525/800 = 160 - 525/800 = -365/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/160
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