Subtract 2/25 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2/25
72/15 - 2/25 is 118/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
72/15 = 72 × 5/15 × 5 = 360/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
2/25 = 2 × 3/25 × 3 = 6/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/75 - 6/75 = 360 - 6/75 = 354/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/25
- In mixed form: 418/25
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