Subtract 90/25 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3 15/25
70/32 - 90/25 is -113/80.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 25/32 × 25 = 1750/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
90/25 = 90 × 32/25 × 32 = 2880/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/800 - 2880/800 = 1750 - 2880/800 = -1130/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/80
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