Subtract 7/32 from 5/25, Solve 5/25

Subtract 7/32 from 5/25

5/25 - 7/32 is -3/160.

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,
7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/800 - 175/800 = 160 - 175/800 = -15/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/160

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