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Subtract 7/81 from 25/8

1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 7/81

25/8 - 7/81 is 1969/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    25/8 = 25 × 81/8 × 81 = 2025/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    7/81 = 7 × 8/81 × 8 = 56/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2025/648 - 56/648 = 2025 - 56/648 = 1969/648
  5. In mixed form: 325/648

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