Subtract 45/72 from 25/14
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 45/72
25/14 - 45/72 is 65/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
25/14 = 25 × 36/14 × 36 = 900/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/504 - 315/504 = 900 - 315/504 = 585/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/56
- In mixed form: 19/56
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