Subtract 14/72 from 75/3, Solve 25 0/3

Subtract 14/72 from 75/3

1^st number: 25 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/72

75/3 - 14/72 is 893/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
75/3 = 75 × 24/3 × 24 = 1800/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/72 - 14/72 = 1800 - 14/72 = 1786/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 893/36
In mixed form: 2429/36

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