Subtract 7/25 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 7/25
18/8 - 7/25 is 197/100.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/200 - 56/200 = 450 - 56/200 = 394/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/100
- In mixed form: 197/100
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