Subtract 40/25 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 15/25
6/15 - 40/25 is -6/5.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 5/15 × 5 = 30/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
40/25 = 40 × 3/25 × 3 = 120/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/75 - 120/75 = 30 - 120/75 = -90/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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