Subtract 70/72 from 4/25
4/25 - 70/72 is -731/900.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 72/25 × 72 = 288/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/1800 - 1750/1800 = 288 - 1750/1800 = -1462/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -731/900
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