Subtract 4/25 from 54/32
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 4/25
54/32 - 4/25 is 611/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
54/32 = 54 × 25/32 × 25 = 1350/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
4/25 = 4 × 32/25 × 32 = 128/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/800 - 128/800 = 1350 - 128/800 = 1222/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 611/400
- In mixed form: 1211/400
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