Subtract 40/30 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 1 10/30
60/25 - 40/30 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/150 - 200/150 = 360 - 200/150 = 160/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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