Subtract 6/25 from 4/8
4/8 - 6/25 is 13/50.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/200 - 48/200 = 100 - 48/200 = 52/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/50
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