Subtract 72/8 from 15/25
1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 9 0/8
15/25 - 72/8 is -42/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
72/8 = 72 × 25/8 × 25 = 1800/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/200 - 1800/200 = 120 - 1800/200 = -1680/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -42/5
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