Subtract 12/72 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 12/72
25/18 - 12/72 is 11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/72 - 12/72 = 100 - 12/72 = 88/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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