Subtract 15/7 from 25/40
1st number: 25/40, 2nd number: 2 1/7
25/40 - 15/7 is -85/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
15/7 = 15 × 40/7 × 40 = 600/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 600/280 = 175 - 600/280 = -425/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/56
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