Subtract 5/6 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 5/6
72/25 - 5/6 is 307/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/150 - 125/150 = 432 - 125/150 = 307/150 - In mixed form: 27/150
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