Subtract 20/32 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 20/32
90/25 - 20/32 is 119/40.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 32/25 × 32 = 2880/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/800 - 500/800 = 2880 - 500/800 = 2380/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/40
- In mixed form: 239/40
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