Subtract 32/90 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 32/90
72/25 - 32/90 is 568/225.
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,
32/90 = 32 × 5/90 × 5 = 160/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/450 - 160/450 = 1296 - 160/450 = 1136/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 568/225
- In mixed form: 2118/225
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