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Subtract 1/72 from 25/12

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 1/72

25/12 - 1/72 is 149/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    25/12 = 25 × 6/12 × 6 = 150/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/72 - 1/72 = 150 - 1/72 = 149/72
  5. In mixed form: 25/72

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