Subtract 4/72 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 4/72 from 2/25

2/25 - 4/72 is 11/450.

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,
2/25 = 2 × 72/25 × 72 = 144/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
4/72 = 4 × 25/72 × 25 = 100/1800
Subtract the two like fractions:
144/1800 - 100/1800 = 144 - 100/1800 = 44/1800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/450

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