Subtract 2/6 from 21/25
21/25 - 2/6 is 38/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 50/150 = 126 - 50/150 = 76/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/75
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