Subtract 15/60 from 10/25
10/25 - 15/60 is 3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/300 - 75/300 = 120 - 75/300 = 45/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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