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Subtract 9/25 from 6/8

6/8 - 9/25 is 39/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/200 - 72/200 = 150 - 72/200 = 78/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/100

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