Subtract 4/25 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 4/25
27/6 - 4/25 is 217/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/150 - 24/150 = 675 - 24/150 = 651/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/50
- In mixed form: 417/50
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