Subtract 54/25 from 1/15
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 2 4/25
1/15 - 54/25 is -157/75.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 5/15 × 5 = 5/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
54/25 = 54 × 3/25 × 3 = 162/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/75 - 162/75 = 5 - 162/75 = -157/75
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