Subtract 60/25 from 15/30, Solve 15/30

Subtract 60/25 from 15/30

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

15/30 - 60/25 is -19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/150 - 360/150 = 75 - 360/150 = -285/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10

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