Subtract 6/25 from 15/45
15/45 - 6/25 is 7/75.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/225 - 54/225 = 75 - 54/225 = 21/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/75
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