Subtract 28/25 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 3/25
8/3 - 28/25 is 116/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
8/3 = 8 × 25/3 × 25 = 200/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
28/25 = 28 × 3/25 × 3 = 84/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/75 - 84/75 = 200 - 84/75 = 116/75 - In mixed form: 141/75
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