Subtract 25/9 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2 7/9
45/8 - 25/9 is 205/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/72 - 200/72 = 405 - 200/72 = 205/72 - In mixed form: 261/72
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