Subtract 40/72 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 40/72
25/10 - 40/72 is 35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
25/10 = 25 × 36/10 × 36 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/360 - 200/360 = 900 - 200/360 = 700/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
- In mixed form: 117/18
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