Subtract 18/20 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 18/20
25/15 - 18/20 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 54/60 = 100 - 54/60 = 46/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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