Subtract 21/25 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 21/25
45/15 - 21/25 is 54/25.
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,
21/25 = 21 × 3/25 × 3 = 63/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/75 - 63/75 = 225 - 63/75 = 162/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/25
- In mixed form: 24/25
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