Subtract 25/42 from 7/15
7/15 - 25/42 is -9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/210 - 125/210 = 98 - 125/210 = -27/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70
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