Subtract 8/75 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 8/75
63/8 - 8/75 is 4661/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4725/600 - 64/600 = 4725 - 64/600 = 4661/600 - In mixed form: 7461/600
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