Subtract 14/72 from 25/7, Solve 3 4/7

Subtract 14/72 from 25/7

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 14/72

25/7 - 14/72 is 851/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
25/7 = 25 × 72/7 × 72 = 1800/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/504 - 98/504 = 1800 - 98/504 = 1702/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/252
In mixed form: 395/252

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