Subtract 9/25 from 64/8
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 9/25
64/8 - 9/25 is 191/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
64/8 = 64 × 25/8 × 25 = 1600/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/200 - 72/200 = 1600 - 72/200 = 1528/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/25
- In mixed form: 716/25
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