Subtract 21/72 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 21/72
45/25 - 21/72 is 181/120.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 72/25 × 72 = 3240/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
21/72 = 21 × 25/72 × 25 = 525/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/1800 - 525/1800 = 3240 - 525/1800 = 2715/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/120
- In mixed form: 161/120
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