Subtract 72/25 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 2 22/25
15/21 - 72/25 is -379/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
72/25 = 72 × 21/25 × 21 = 1512/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/525 - 1512/525 = 375 - 1512/525 = -1137/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -379/175
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