Subtract 15/60 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 15/60
70/25 - 15/60 is 51/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/300 - 75/300 = 840 - 75/300 = 765/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/20
- In mixed form: 211/20
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