Subtract 15/45 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 15/45
25/4 - 15/45 is 71/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/180 - 60/180 = 1125 - 60/180 = 1065/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/12
- In mixed form: 511/12
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