Subtract 9/96 from 8/25, Solve 8/25

Subtract 9/96 from 8/25

8/25 - 9/96 is 181/800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
8/25 = 8 × 96/25 × 96 = 768/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
768/2400 - 225/2400 = 768 - 225/2400 = 543/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/800

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