Subtract 4/25 from 15/80
15/80 - 4/25 is 11/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/400 - 64/400 = 75 - 64/400 = 11/400
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