Subtract 25/90 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 25/90
60/8 - 25/90 is 65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/360 - 100/360 = 2700 - 100/360 = 2600/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
- In mixed form: 72/9
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