Subtract 7/25 from 9/72
9/72 - 7/25 is -31/200.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
7/25 = 7 × 72/25 × 72 = 504/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1800 - 504/1800 = 225 - 504/1800 = -279/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/200
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