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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

  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,
    54/32 = 54 × 25/32 × 25 = 1350/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    4/25 = 4 × 32/25 × 32 = 128/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1350/800 - 128/800 = 1350 - 128/800 = 1222/800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 611/400
  6. In mixed form: 1211/400

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