Subtract 1/24 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1/24
72/25 - 1/24 is 1703/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
72/25 = 72 × 24/25 × 24 = 1728/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/600 - 25/600 = 1728 - 25/600 = 1703/600 - In mixed form: 2503/600
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