Subtract 15/75 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 15/75
15/9 - 15/75 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/225 - 45/225 = 375 - 45/225 = 330/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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