Subtract 25/40 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 25/40
75/15 - 25/40 is 35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
75/15 = 75 × 8/15 × 8 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 75/120 = 600 - 75/120 = 525/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
- In mixed form: 43/8
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