Subtract 45/72 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 45/72
60/25 - 45/72 is 71/40.
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,
60/25 = 60 × 72/25 × 72 = 4320/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
45/72 = 45 × 25/72 × 25 = 1125/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/1800 - 1125/1800 = 4320 - 1125/1800 = 3195/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
- In mixed form: 131/40
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