Subtract 3/84 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 3/84
72/25 - 3/84 is 1991/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
72/25 = 72 × 84/25 × 84 = 6048/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6048/2100 - 75/2100 = 6048 - 75/2100 = 5973/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1991/700
- In mixed form: 2591/700
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