Subtract 15/25 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 15/25
8/4 - 15/25 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
8/4 = 8 × 25/4 × 25 = 200/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/100 - 60/100 = 200 - 60/100 = 140/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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