Subtract 24/84 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 24/84
25/8 - 24/84 is 159/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
25/8 = 25 × 21/8 × 21 = 525/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
24/84 = 24 × 2/84 × 2 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/168 - 48/168 = 525 - 48/168 = 477/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/56
- In mixed form: 247/56
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