Subtract 6/25 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 6/25
60/32 - 6/25 is 327/200.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 32/25 × 32 = 192/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/800 - 192/800 = 1500 - 192/800 = 1308/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/200
- In mixed form: 1127/200
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