Subtract 3/72 from 27/25, Solve 1 2/25

Subtract 3/72 from 27/25

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 3/72

27/25 - 3/72 is 623/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
27/25 = 27 × 72/25 × 72 = 1944/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800
Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/1800 - 75/1800 = 1944 - 75/1800 = 1869/1800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/600
In mixed form: 123/600

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