Subtract 1/25 from 8/28
8/28 - 1/25 is 43/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
1/25 = 1 × 28/25 × 28 = 28/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/700 - 28/700 = 200 - 28/700 = 172/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/175
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