Subtract 3/25 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 3/25
60/15 - 3/25 is 97/25.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 3/25 × 3 = 9/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/75 - 9/75 = 300 - 9/75 = 291/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/25
- In mixed form: 322/25
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