Subtract 20/8 from 75/3
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 2 4/8
75/3 - 20/8 is 45/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
75/3 = 75 × 8/3 × 8 = 600/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/24 - 60/24 = 600 - 60/24 = 540/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/2
- In mixed form: 221/2
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