Subtract 8/75 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 8/75
25/10 - 8/75 is 359/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 16/150 = 375 - 16/150 = 359/150 - In mixed form: 259/150
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