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Subtract 8/25 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/25

5/2 - 8/25 is 109/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    5/2 = 5 × 25/2 × 25 = 125/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/50 - 16/50 = 125 - 16/50 = 109/50
  5. In mixed form: 29/50

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