Subtract 25/10 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2 5/10
15/8 - 25/10 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
25/10 = 25 × 4/10 × 4 = 100/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/40 - 100/40 = 75 - 100/40 = -25/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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