Subtract 56/72 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 56/72
75/25 - 56/72 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
75/25 = 75 × 72/25 × 72 = 5400/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/1800 - 1400/1800 = 5400 - 1400/1800 = 4000/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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