Subtract 15/84 from 20/25
20/25 - 15/84 is 87/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
20/25 = 20 × 84/25 × 84 = 1680/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/2100 - 375/2100 = 1680 - 375/2100 = 1305/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/140
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