Subtract 14/72 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 14/72
25/12 - 14/72 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
25/12 = 25 × 6/12 × 6 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/72 - 14/72 = 150 - 14/72 = 136/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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