Subtract 15/35 from 8/25
8/25 - 15/35 is -19/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
8/25 = 8 × 7/25 × 7 = 56/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
15/35 = 15 × 5/35 × 5 = 75/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/175 - 75/175 = 56 - 75/175 = -19/175
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