Subtract 56/25 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 6/25
2/15 - 56/25 is -158/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
2/15 = 2 × 5/15 × 5 = 10/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
56/25 = 56 × 3/25 × 3 = 168/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/75 - 168/75 = 10 - 168/75 = -158/75
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