Subtract 5/25 from 15/45
15/45 - 5/25 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/225 - 45/225 = 75 - 45/225 = 30/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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