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Subtract 1/25 from 8/3

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1/25

8/3 - 1/25 is 197/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    8/3 = 8 × 25/3 × 25 = 200/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    1/25 = 1 × 3/25 × 3 = 3/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/75 - 3/75 = 200 - 3/75 = 197/75
  5. In mixed form: 247/75

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