Subtract 15/72 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 15/72
30/25 - 15/72 is 119/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
30/25 = 30 × 72/25 × 72 = 2160/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1800 - 375/1800 = 2160 - 375/1800 = 1785/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/120
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