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Subtract 25/9 from 3/72

1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 2 7/9

3/72 - 25/9 is -197/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/72 - 200/72 = 3 - 200/72 = -197/72

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