Subtract 25/6 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 4 1/6
45/8 - 25/6 is 35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
45/8 = 45 × 3/8 × 3 = 135/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
25/6 = 25 × 4/6 × 4 = 100/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/24 - 100/24 = 135 - 100/24 = 35/24 - In mixed form: 111/24
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