Subtract 7/32 from 7/25
725 - 732 is 49800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
725 = 7 × 3225 × 32 = 224800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
732 = 7 × 2532 × 25 = 175800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224800 - 175800 = 224 - 175800 = 49800
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