Subtract 4/25 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4/25
72/15 - 4/25 is 116/25.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 3/25 × 3 = 12/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/75 - 12/75 = 360 - 12/75 = 348/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/25
- In mixed form: 416/25
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