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Subtract 3/80 from 25/7

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 3/80

25/7 - 3/80 is 1979/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    25/7 = 25 × 80/7 × 80 = 2000/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/560 - 21/560 = 2000 - 21/560 = 1979/560
  5. In mixed form: 3299/560

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