Subtract 14/72 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 14/72
25/18 - 14/72 is 43/36.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/72 - 14/72 = 100 - 14/72 = 86/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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