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Subtract 15/7 from 24/25

1st number: 24/25, 2nd number: 2 1/7

24/25 - 15/7 is -207/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    24/25 = 24 × 7/25 × 7 = 168/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    15/7 = 15 × 25/7 × 25 = 375/175
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/175 - 375/175 = 168 - 375/175 = -207/175

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