Subtract 8/24 from 5/25
5/25 - 8/24 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
5/25 = 5 × 24/25 × 24 = 120/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/600 - 200/600 = 120 - 200/600 = -80/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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