Subtract 25/45 from 15/25
15/25 - 25/45 is 2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
25/45 = 25 × 5/45 × 5 = 125/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/225 - 125/225 = 135 - 125/225 = 10/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45
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