Subtract 20/25 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 20/25
72/14 - 20/25 is 152/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
72/14 = 72 × 25/14 × 25 = 1800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/350 - 280/350 = 1800 - 280/350 = 1520/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/35
- In mixed form: 412/35
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