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Subtract 9/25 from 24/8

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 9/25

24/8 - 9/25 is 66/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    24/8 = 24 × 25/8 × 25 = 600/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/200 - 72/200 = 600 - 72/200 = 528/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/25
  6. In mixed form: 216/25

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