Subtract 3/25 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 3/25
24/8 - 3/25 is 72/25.
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,
24/8 = 24 × 25/8 × 25 = 600/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
3/25 = 3 × 8/25 × 8 = 24/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/200 - 24/200 = 600 - 24/200 = 576/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/25
- In mixed form: 222/25
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