Subtract 56/72 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 56/72
90/25 - 56/72 is 127/45.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 72/25 × 72 = 6480/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6480/1800 - 1400/1800 = 6480 - 1400/1800 = 5080/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/45
- In mixed form: 237/45
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