Subtract 27/16 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1 11/16
72/25 - 27/16 is 477/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
72/25 = 72 × 16/25 × 16 = 1152/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
27/16 = 27 × 25/16 × 25 = 675/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/400 - 675/400 = 1152 - 675/400 = 477/400 - In mixed form: 177/400
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