Subtract 25/8 from 72/21
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 3 1/8
72/21 - 25/8 is 17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
72/21 = 72 × 8/21 × 8 = 576/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
25/8 = 25 × 21/8 × 21 = 525/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/168 - 525/168 = 576 - 525/168 = 51/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/56
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