Subtract 25/21 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 1 4/21
75/8 - 25/21 is 1375/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
75/8 = 75 × 21/8 × 21 = 1575/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/168 - 200/168 = 1575 - 200/168 = 1375/168 - In mixed form: 831/168
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