Subtract 27/25 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/25
15/3 - 27/25 is 98/25.
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,
27/25 = 27 × 3/25 × 3 = 81/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/75 - 81/75 = 375 - 81/75 = 294/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
- In mixed form: 323/25
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