Subtract 3/14 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 3/14
25/15 - 3/14 is 61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 45/210 = 350 - 45/210 = 305/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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