Subtract 42/45 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 42/45
25/8 - 42/45 is 263/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/360 - 336/360 = 1125 - 336/360 = 789/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/120
- In mixed form: 223/120
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