Subtract 15/30 from 2/25
2/25 - 15/30 is -21/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/150 - 75/150 = 12 - 75/150 = -63/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/50
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