Subtract 1/72 from 8/25
8/25 - 1/72 is 551/1800.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 72/25 × 72 = 576/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
1/72 = 1 × 25/72 × 25 = 25/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/1800 - 25/1800 = 576 - 25/1800 = 551/1800
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