Subtract 9/72 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 9/72
42/25 - 9/72 is 311/200.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 72/25 × 72 = 3024/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1800 - 225/1800 = 3024 - 225/1800 = 2799/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/200
- In mixed form: 1111/200
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