Subtract 45/80 from 25/28
25/28 - 45/80 is 37/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
25/28 = 25 × 20/28 × 20 = 500/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/560 - 315/560 = 500 - 315/560 = 185/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/112
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