Subtract 15/25 from 80/56
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 15/25
80/56 - 15/25 is 29/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
80/56 = 80 × 25/56 × 25 = 2000/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
15/25 = 15 × 56/25 × 56 = 840/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/1400 - 840/1400 = 2000 - 840/1400 = 1160/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/35
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