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Subtract 42/25 from 72/2

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 1 17/25

72/2 - 42/25 is 858/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    72/2 = 72 × 25/2 × 25 = 1800/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/50 - 84/50 = 1800 - 84/50 = 1716/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 858/25
  6. In mixed form: 348/25

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