Subtract 60/25 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 2 10/25
30/8 - 60/25 is 27/20.
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,
30/8 = 30 × 25/8 × 25 = 750/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
60/25 = 60 × 8/25 × 8 = 480/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/200 - 480/200 = 750 - 480/200 = 270/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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