Subtract 40/25 from 4/15
1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 15/25
4/15 - 40/25 is -4/3.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 5/15 × 5 = 20/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
40/25 = 40 × 3/25 × 3 = 120/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/75 - 120/75 = 20 - 120/75 = -100/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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