Answers

Subtract 25/20 from 2/72

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

2/72 - 25/20 is -11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   25/20 = 25 × 18/20 × 18 = 450/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/360 - 450/360 = 10 - 450/360 = -440/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/9

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