Subtract 3/20 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 3/20
25/15 - 3/20 is 91/60.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 9/60 = 100 - 9/60 = 91/60 - In mixed form: 131/60
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