Subtract 36/84 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 36/84
25/15 - 36/84 is 26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
25/15 = 25 × 28/15 × 28 = 700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/420 - 180/420 = 700 - 180/420 = 520/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
- In mixed form: 15/21
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