Subtract 2/56 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 2/56
72/25 - 2/56 is 1991/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
72/25 = 72 × 56/25 × 56 = 4032/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/1400 - 50/1400 = 4032 - 50/1400 = 3982/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1991/700
- In mixed form: 2591/700
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