Subtract 25/3 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 8 1/3
20/8 - 25/3 is -35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
25/3 = 25 × 8/3 × 8 = 200/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/24 - 200/24 = 60 - 200/24 = -140/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/6
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