Subtract 90/36 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 2 18/36
72/25 - 90/36 is 19/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
72/25 = 72 × 36/25 × 36 = 2592/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/900 - 2250/900 = 2592 - 2250/900 = 342/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/50
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