Subtract 72/25 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2 22/25
20/3 - 72/25 is 284/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
20/3 = 20 × 25/3 × 25 = 500/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
72/25 = 72 × 3/25 × 3 = 216/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/75 - 216/75 = 500 - 216/75 = 284/75 - In mixed form: 359/75
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