Subtract 24/8 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 3 0/8
2/25 - 24/8 is -73/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
24/8 = 24 × 25/8 × 25 = 600/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/200 - 600/200 = 16 - 600/200 = -584/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/25
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