Subtract 25/72 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 25/72
42/18 - 25/72 is 143/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 25/72 = 168 - 25/72 = 143/72 - In mixed form: 171/72
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