Subtract 9/75 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 9/75
32/8 - 9/75 is 97/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
32/8 = 32 × 75/8 × 75 = 2400/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/600 - 72/600 = 2400 - 72/600 = 2328/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/25
- In mixed form: 322/25
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