Subtract 60/15 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 4 0/15
25/30 - 60/15 is -19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
60/15 = 60 × 2/15 × 2 = 120/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/30 - 120/30 = 25 - 120/30 = -95/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6
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