Subtract 25/45 from 84/15
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 25/45
84/15 - 25/45 is 227/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
84/15 = 84 × 3/15 × 3 = 252/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/45 - 25/45 = 252 - 25/45 = 227/45 - In mixed form: 52/45
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