Subtract 1/25 from 4/8
4/8 - 1/25 is 23/50.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
1/25 = 1 × 8/25 × 8 = 8/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/200 - 8/200 = 100 - 8/200 = 92/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/50
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