Subtract 8/24 from 2/25
2/25 - 8/24 is -19/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/600 - 200/600 = 48 - 200/600 = -152/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/75
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