Subtract 24/36 from 72/25, Solve 2 22/25

Subtract 24/36 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 24/36

72/25 - 24/36 is 166/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
72/25 = 72 × 36/25 × 36 = 2592/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/900 - 600/900 = 2592 - 600/900 = 1992/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/75
In mixed form: 216/75

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