Subtract 21/25 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 21/25
25/8 - 21/25 is 457/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
25/8 = 25 × 25/8 × 25 = 625/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
21/25 = 21 × 8/25 × 8 = 168/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/200 - 168/200 = 625 - 168/200 = 457/200 - In mixed form: 257/200
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