Subtract 25/72 from 10/75
10/75 - 25/72 is -77/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
10/75 = 10 × 24/75 × 24 = 240/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
25/72 = 25 × 25/72 × 25 = 625/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1800 - 625/1800 = 240 - 625/1800 = -385/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/360
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