Subtract 24/25 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 24/25
15/3 - 24/25 is 101/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
15/3 = 15 × 25/3 × 25 = 375/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
24/25 = 24 × 3/25 × 3 = 72/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/75 - 72/75 = 375 - 72/75 = 303/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/25
- In mixed form: 41/25
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