Subtract 80/25 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 3 5/25
8/3 - 80/25 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
8/3 = 8 × 25/3 × 25 = 200/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
80/25 = 80 × 3/25 × 3 = 240/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/75 - 240/75 = 200 - 240/75 = -40/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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