Subtract 25/3 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 8 1/3
72/2 - 25/3 is 83/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
72/2 = 72 × 3/2 × 3 = 216/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
25/3 = 25 × 2/3 × 2 = 50/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/6 - 50/6 = 216 - 50/6 = 166/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/3
- In mixed form: 272/3
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