Subtract 25/42 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 25/42
72/5 - 25/42 is 2899/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/210 - 125/210 = 3024 - 125/210 = 2899/210 - In mixed form: 13169/210
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