Subtract 10/72 from 2/25
2/25 - 10/72 is -53/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
2/25 = 2 × 72/25 × 72 = 144/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/1800 - 250/1800 = 144 - 250/1800 = -106/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/900
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