Subtract 80/25 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 3 5/25
10/15 - 80/25 is -38/15.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 5/15 × 5 = 50/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
80/25 = 80 × 3/25 × 3 = 240/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/75 - 240/75 = 50 - 240/75 = -190/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/15
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