Subtract 3/25 from 80/72
1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 3/25
80/72 - 3/25 is 223/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
80/72 = 80 × 25/72 × 25 = 2000/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
3/25 = 3 × 72/25 × 72 = 216/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/1800 - 216/1800 = 2000 - 216/1800 = 1784/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/225
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