Subtract 16/25 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 16/25
40/15 - 16/25 is 152/75.
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,
40/15 = 40 × 5/15 × 5 = 200/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/75 - 48/75 = 200 - 48/75 = 152/75 - In mixed form: 22/75
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