Subtract 20/25 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 20/25
49/15 - 20/25 is 37/15.
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,
49/15 = 49 × 5/15 × 5 = 245/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/75 - 60/75 = 245 - 60/75 = 185/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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