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Subtract 8/36 from 90/25

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 8/36

90/25 - 8/36 is 152/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    90/25 = 90 × 36/25 × 36 = 3240/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3240/900 - 200/900 = 3240 - 200/900 = 3040/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/45
  6. In mixed form: 317/45

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