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Subtract 7/80 from 25/3

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 7/80

25/3 - 7/80 is 1979/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    25/3 = 25 × 80/3 × 80 = 2000/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/240 - 21/240 = 2000 - 21/240 = 1979/240
  5. In mixed form: 859/240

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