Subtract 2/8 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 2/8
75/10 - 2/8 is 29/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
75/10 = 75 × 4/10 × 4 = 300/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/40 - 10/40 = 300 - 10/40 = 290/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/4
- In mixed form: 71/4
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