Subtract 15/25 from 15/9, Solve 1 6/9

Subtract 15/25 from 15/9

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 15/25

15/9 - 15/25 is 16/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
375/225 - 135/225 = 375 - 135/225 = 240/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15

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