Subtract 45/25 from 5/15
1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 20/25
5/15 - 45/25 is -22/15.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 5/15 × 5 = 25/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
45/25 = 45 × 3/25 × 3 = 135/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/75 - 135/75 = 25 - 135/75 = -110/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15
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