Subtract 20/25 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 20/25
35/15 - 20/25 is 23/15.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/75 - 60/75 = 175 - 60/75 = 115/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
- In mixed form: 18/15
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