Subtract 15/25 from 1/3
1/3 - 15/25 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
1/3 = 1 × 25/3 × 25 = 25/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
15/25 = 15 × 3/25 × 3 = 45/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/75 - 45/75 = 25 - 45/75 = -20/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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