Subtract 42/25 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 17/25
3/6 - 42/25 is -59/50.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/150 - 252/150 = 75 - 252/150 = -177/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/50
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