Subtract 4/72 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 4/72
56/25 - 4/72 is 983/450.
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,
56/25 = 56 × 72/25 × 72 = 4032/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
4/72 = 4 × 25/72 × 25 = 100/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/1800 - 100/1800 = 4032 - 100/1800 = 3932/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 983/450
- In mixed form: 283/450
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