Subtract 15/96 from 3/25, Solve 3/25

Subtract 15/96 from 3/25

3/25 - 15/96 is -29/800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
3/25 = 3 × 96/25 × 96 = 288/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/2400 - 375/2400 = 288 - 375/2400 = -87/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/800

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