Subtract 21/25 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 21/25
60/32 - 21/25 is 207/200.
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,
60/32 = 60 × 25/32 × 25 = 1500/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
21/25 = 21 × 32/25 × 32 = 672/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/800 - 672/800 = 1500 - 672/800 = 828/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/200
- In mixed form: 17/200
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