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Subtract 15/50 from 25/8

1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 15/50

25/8 - 15/50 is 113/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    25/8 = 25 × 25/8 × 25 = 625/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    625/200 - 60/200 = 625 - 60/200 = 565/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/40
  6. In mixed form: 233/40

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