Subtract 18/72 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 18/72
84/25 - 18/72 is 311/100.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 72/25 × 72 = 6048/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6048/1800 - 450/1800 = 6048 - 450/1800 = 5598/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/100
- In mixed form: 311/100
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