Subtract 6/35 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 6/35
72/25 - 6/35 is 474/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
72/25 = 72 × 7/25 × 7 = 504/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
6/35 = 6 × 5/35 × 5 = 30/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/175 - 30/175 = 504 - 30/175 = 474/175 - In mixed form: 2124/175
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