Subtract 14/25 from 4/15
415 - 1425 is -2275.
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,
415 = 4 × 515 × 5 = 2075 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
1425 = 14 × 325 × 3 = 4275 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2075 - 4275 = 20 - 4275 = -2275
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