Subtract 15/60 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 15/60
25/4 - 15/60 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/60 - 15/60 = 375 - 15/60 = 360/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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