Subtract 1/25 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 1/25
28/15 - 1/25 is 137/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
28/15 = 28 × 5/15 × 5 = 140/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
1/25 = 1 × 3/25 × 3 = 3/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/75 - 3/75 = 140 - 3/75 = 137/75 - In mixed form: 162/75
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