Subtract 45/25 from 6/32
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 20/25
6/32 - 45/25 is -129/80.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
45/25 = 45 × 32/25 × 32 = 1440/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/800 - 1440/800 = 150 - 1440/800 = -1290/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/80
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