Subtract 24/75 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 24/75
75/15 - 24/75 is 117/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
75/15 = 75 × 5/15 × 5 = 375/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
24/75 = 24 × 1/75 × 1 = 24/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/75 - 24/75 = 375 - 24/75 = 351/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/25
- In mixed form: 417/25
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