Subtract 15/9 from 5/25, Solve 5/25

Subtract 15/9 from 5/25

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

5/25 - 15/9 is -22/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/225 - 375/225 = 45 - 375/225 = -330/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15

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