Subtract 25/10 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 5/10
35/15 - 25/10 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
35/15 = 35 × 2/15 × 2 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/30 - 75/30 = 70 - 75/30 = -5/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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