Subtract 8/25 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 8/25
72/10 - 8/25 is 172/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
72/10 = 72 × 5/10 × 5 = 360/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/50 - 16/50 = 360 - 16/50 = 344/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/25
- In mixed form: 622/25
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