Subtract 6/72 from 3/25
3/25 - 6/72 is 11/300.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 72/25 × 72 = 216/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1800 - 150/1800 = 216 - 150/1800 = 66/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/300
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