Subtract 35/25 from 9/15
1st number: 9/15, 2nd number: 1 10/25
9/15 - 35/25 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
35/25 = 35 × 3/25 × 3 = 105/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/75 - 105/75 = 45 - 105/75 = -60/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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