Subtract 6/72 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 6/72
35/25 - 6/72 is 79/60.
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,
35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1800 - 150/1800 = 2520 - 150/1800 = 2370/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
- In mixed form: 119/60
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