Subtract 8/80 from 6/25
6/25 - 8/80 is 7/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
6/25 = 6 × 16/25 × 16 = 96/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
8/80 = 8 × 5/80 × 5 = 40/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/400 - 40/400 = 96 - 40/400 = 56/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/50
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