Subtract 1/21 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1/21
72/25 - 1/21 is 1487/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
72/25 = 72 × 21/25 × 21 = 1512/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
1/21 = 1 × 25/21 × 25 = 25/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/525 - 25/525 = 1512 - 25/525 = 1487/525 - In mixed form: 2437/525
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