Subtract 25/30 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 25/30
72/10 - 25/30 is 191/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/30 - 25/30 = 216 - 25/30 = 191/30 - In mixed form: 611/30
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