Subtract 48/84 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 48/84
72/25 - 48/84 is 404/175.
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,
48/84 = 48 × 25/84 × 25 = 1200/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6048/2100 - 1200/2100 = 6048 - 1200/2100 = 4848/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 404/175
- In mixed form: 254/175
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