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Subtract 10/25 from 7/15

7/15 - 10/25 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/75 - 30/75 = 35 - 30/75 = 5/75
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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