Subtract 7/80 from 7/25
725 - 780 is 77400.
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,
725 = 7 × 1625 × 16 = 112400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
780 = 7 × 580 × 5 = 35400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112400 - 35400 = 112 - 35400 = 77400
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