Subtract 25/75 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 25/75
7/4 - 25/75 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
7/4 = 7 × 75/4 × 75 = 525/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/300 - 100/300 = 525 - 100/300 = 425/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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