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Subtract 7/80 from 25/4

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 7/80

25/4 - 7/80 is 493/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    25/4 = 25 × 20/4 × 20 = 500/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    7/80 = 7 × 1/80 × 1 = 7/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/80 - 7/80 = 500 - 7/80 = 493/80
  5. In mixed form: 613/80

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