Subtract 10/72 from 49/25, Solve 1 24/25

Subtract 10/72 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 10/72

49/25 - 10/72 is 1639/900.

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,
49/25 = 49 × 72/25 × 72 = 3528/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1800 - 250/1800 = 3528 - 250/1800 = 3278/1800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1639/900
In mixed form: 1739/900

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