Answers

Subtract 21/45 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 21/45

75/25 - 21/45 is 38/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   75/25 = 75 × 9/25 × 9 = 675/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/225 - 105/225 = 675 - 105/225 = 570/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
6. In mixed form: 28/15

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