Subtract 15/81 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 15/81
42/25 - 15/81 is 1009/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
42/25 = 42 × 81/25 × 81 = 3402/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
15/81 = 15 × 25/81 × 25 = 375/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3402/2025 - 375/2025 = 3402 - 375/2025 = 3027/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/675
- In mixed form: 1334/675
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