Subtract 32/49 from 5/25
5/25 - 32/49 is -111/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
5/25 = 5 × 49/25 × 49 = 245/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
32/49 = 32 × 25/49 × 25 = 800/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1225 - 800/1225 = 245 - 800/1225 = -555/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/245
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