Subtract 7/25 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 7/25
15/8 - 7/25 is 319/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/200 - 56/200 = 375 - 56/200 = 319/200 - In mixed form: 1119/200
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