Subtract 72/25 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 2 22/25
36/14 - 72/25 is -54/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
36/14 = 36 × 25/14 × 25 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
72/25 = 72 × 14/25 × 14 = 1008/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/350 - 1008/350 = 900 - 1008/350 = -108/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -54/175
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