Subtract 12/32 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 12/32
70/25 - 12/32 is 97/40.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 32/25 × 32 = 2240/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/800 - 300/800 = 2240 - 300/800 = 1940/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/40
- In mixed form: 217/40
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