Subtract 15/40 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 15/40
63/25 - 15/40 is 429/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
63/25 = 63 × 8/25 × 8 = 504/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/200 - 75/200 = 504 - 75/200 = 429/200 - In mixed form: 229/200
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