Subtract 27/25 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 1 2/25
80/8 - 27/25 is 223/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
80/8 = 80 × 25/8 × 25 = 2000/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
27/25 = 27 × 8/25 × 8 = 216/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/200 - 216/200 = 2000 - 216/200 = 1784/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/25
- In mixed form: 823/25
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