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Subtract 12/25 from 9/32

9/32 - 12/25 is -159/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    12/25 = 12 × 32/25 × 32 = 384/800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/800 - 384/800 = 225 - 384/800 = -159/800

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