Subtract 3/25 from 72/56
1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 3/25
72/56 - 3/25 is 204/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
72/56 = 72 × 25/56 × 25 = 1800/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
3/25 = 3 × 56/25 × 56 = 168/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/1400 - 168/1400 = 1800 - 168/1400 = 1632/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 204/175
- In mixed form: 129/175
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