Subtract 8/56 from 21/25
21/25 - 8/56 is 122/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
21/25 = 21 × 56/25 × 56 = 1176/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/1400 - 200/1400 = 1176 - 200/1400 = 976/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/175
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