Subtract 25/30 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 25/30
15/2 - 25/30 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
15/2 = 15 × 15/2 × 15 = 225/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/30 - 25/30 = 225 - 25/30 = 200/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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