Subtract 6/72 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 6/72
25/9 - 6/72 is 97/36.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/72 - 6/72 = 200 - 6/72 = 194/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/36
- In mixed form: 225/36
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