Subtract 10/25 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 10/25
60/15 - 10/25 is 18/5.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 5/15 × 5 = 300/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/75 - 30/75 = 300 - 30/75 = 270/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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