Subtract 5/25 from 15/40
15/40 - 5/25 is 7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
5/25 = 5 × 8/25 × 8 = 40/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/200 - 40/200 = 75 - 40/200 = 35/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40
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