Subtract 56/25 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 2 6/25
75/15 - 56/25 is 69/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
75/15 = 75 × 5/15 × 5 = 375/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
56/25 = 56 × 3/25 × 3 = 168/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/75 - 168/75 = 375 - 168/75 = 207/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/25
- In mixed form: 219/25
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