Subtract 27/28 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 27/28
25/3 - 27/28 is 619/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
25/3 = 25 × 28/3 × 28 = 700/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/84 - 81/84 = 700 - 81/84 = 619/84 - In mixed form: 731/84
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