Subtract 25/30 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 25/30
27/8 - 25/30 is 61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/120 - 100/120 = 405 - 100/120 = 305/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
- In mixed form: 213/24
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