Subtract 30/90 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 30/90
72/25 - 30/90 is 191/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/450 - 150/450 = 1296 - 150/450 = 1146/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/75
- In mixed form: 241/75
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