Subtract 5/72 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/72
40/25 - 5/72 is 551/360.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 72/25 × 72 = 2880/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/1800 - 125/1800 = 2880 - 125/1800 = 2755/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/360
- In mixed form: 1191/360
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