Subtract 7/36 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 7/36
25/8 - 7/36 is 211/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/72 - 14/72 = 225 - 14/72 = 211/72 - In mixed form: 267/72
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