Subtract 15/25 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 15/25
45/15 - 15/25 is 12/5.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 5/15 × 5 = 225/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
15/25 = 15 × 3/25 × 3 = 45/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/75 - 45/75 = 225 - 45/75 = 180/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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