Subtract 15/8 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 1 7/8
25/30 - 15/8 is -25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/120 - 225/120 = 100 - 225/120 = -125/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24
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