Answers

Subtract 15/45 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 15/45

35/25 - 15/45 is 16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/225 - 75/225 = 315 - 75/225 = 240/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
6. In mixed form: 11/15

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