Subtract 49/72 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 49/72
25/9 - 49/72 is 151/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/72 - 49/72 = 200 - 49/72 = 151/72 - In mixed form: 27/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/9-49/72 25/9-98/72 25/18-49/72 75/9-49/72 25/27-49/72 25/45-49/72 25/63-49/72