Subtract 2/32 from 56/25, Solve 2 6/25

Subtract 2/32 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 2/32

56/25 - 2/32 is 871/400.

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,
56/25 = 56 × 32/25 × 32 = 1792/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800
Subtract the two like fractions:
1792/800 - 50/800 = 1792 - 50/800 = 1742/800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 871/400
In mixed form: 271/400

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