Subtract 10/25 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 10/25
18/15 - 10/25 is 4/5.
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,
18/15 = 18 × 5/15 × 5 = 90/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/75 - 30/75 = 90 - 30/75 = 60/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5
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