Subtract 25/8 from 80/18
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 3 1/8
80/18 - 25/8 is 95/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
80/18 = 80 × 4/18 × 4 = 320/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/72 - 225/72 = 320 - 225/72 = 95/72 - In mixed form: 123/72
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