Subtract 2/75 from 7/32
7/32 - 2/75 is 461/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
7/32 = 7 × 75/32 × 75 = 525/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
2/75 = 2 × 32/75 × 32 = 64/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/2400 - 64/2400 = 525 - 64/2400 = 461/2400
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