Subtract 3/25 from 80/32
1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 3/25
80/32 - 3/25 is 119/50.
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,
80/32 = 80 × 25/32 × 25 = 2000/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
3/25 = 3 × 32/25 × 32 = 96/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/800 - 96/800 = 2000 - 96/800 = 1904/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/50
- In mixed form: 219/50
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