Subtract 36/72 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 36/72
28/25 - 36/72 is 31/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
28/25 = 28 × 72/25 × 72 = 2016/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/1800 - 900/1800 = 2016 - 900/1800 = 1116/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/50
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