Subtract 15/25 from 5/28
5/28 - 15/25 is -59/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/700 - 420/700 = 125 - 420/700 = -295/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/140
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