Subtract 10/25 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 10/25
16/15 - 10/25 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
16/15 = 16 × 5/15 × 5 = 80/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/75 - 30/75 = 80 - 30/75 = 50/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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