Subtract 15/25 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 15/25
80/28 - 15/25 is 79/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
80/28 = 80 × 25/28 × 25 = 2000/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/700 - 420/700 = 2000 - 420/700 = 1580/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/35
- In mixed form: 29/35
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