Subtract 9/15 from 25/2, Solve 12 1/2

Subtract 9/15 from 25/2

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 9/15

25/2 - 9/15 is 119/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
25/2 = 25 × 15/2 × 15 = 375/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
375/30 - 18/30 = 375 - 18/30 = 357/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/10
In mixed form: 119/10

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