Subtract 10/25 from 24/3, Solve 8 0/3

Subtract 10/25 from 24/3

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 10/25

24/3 - 10/25 is 38/5.

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,
24/3 = 24 × 25/3 × 25 = 600/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/75 - 30/75 = 600 - 30/75 = 570/75
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5

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