Subtract 1/30 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1/30
72/25 - 1/30 is 427/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/150 - 5/150 = 432 - 5/150 = 427/150 - In mixed form: 2127/150
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