Subtract 1/4 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1/4
25/15 - 1/4 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 15/60 = 100 - 15/60 = 85/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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