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Subtract 12/5 from 25/3

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 2 2/5

25/3 - 12/5 is 89/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    25/3 = 25 × 5/3 × 5 = 125/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    12/5 = 12 × 3/5 × 3 = 36/15
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/15 - 36/15 = 125 - 36/15 = 89/15
  5. In mixed form: 514/15

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