Subtract 10/25 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 10/25
72/3 - 10/25 is 118/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
72/3 = 72 × 25/3 × 25 = 1800/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/75 - 30/75 = 1800 - 30/75 = 1770/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/5
- In mixed form: 233/5
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