Subtract 15/6 from 25/35
1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 2 3/6
25/35 - 15/6 is -25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
25/35 = 25 × 6/35 × 6 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/210 - 525/210 = 150 - 525/210 = -375/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14
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