Subtract 60/25 from 15/90
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 2 10/25
15/90 - 60/25 is -67/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/450 - 1080/450 = 75 - 1080/450 = -1005/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/30
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