Subtract 35/56 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 35/56
25/15 - 35/56 is 25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
25/15 = 25 × 56/15 × 56 = 1400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/840 - 525/840 = 1400 - 525/840 = 875/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
- In mixed form: 11/24
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