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Subtract 24/25 from 5/32

5/32 - 24/25 is -643/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    5/32 = 5 × 25/32 × 25 = 125/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    24/25 = 24 × 32/25 × 32 = 768/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/800 - 768/800 = 125 - 768/800 = -643/800

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