Answers

Subtract 28/72 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 28/72

70/25 - 28/72 is 217/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   70/25 = 70 × 72/25 × 72 = 5040/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/1800 - 700/1800 = 5040 - 700/1800 = 4340/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/90
6. In mixed form: 237/90

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