Subtract 9/56 from 15/25
15/25 - 9/56 is 123/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
15/25 = 15 × 56/25 × 56 = 840/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1400 - 225/1400 = 840 - 225/1400 = 615/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/280
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