Subtract 32/84 from 15/25, Solve 15/25

Subtract 32/84 from 15/25

15/25 - 32/84 is 23/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
15/25 = 15 × 84/25 × 84 = 1260/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
32/84 = 32 × 25/84 × 25 = 800/2100
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/2100 - 800/2100 = 1260 - 800/2100 = 460/2100
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/105

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