Subtract 72/40 from 24/25
1st number: 24/25, 2nd number: 1 32/40
24/25 - 72/40 is -21/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
24/25 = 24 × 8/25 × 8 = 192/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
72/40 = 72 × 5/40 × 5 = 360/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/200 - 360/200 = 192 - 360/200 = -168/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/25
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