Subtract 25/8 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 3 1/8
84/12 - 25/8 is 31/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
84/12 = 84 × 2/12 × 2 = 168/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
25/8 = 25 × 3/8 × 3 = 75/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/24 - 75/24 = 168 - 75/24 = 93/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
- In mixed form: 37/8
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