Subtract 21/25 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 21/25
35/6 - 21/25 is 749/150.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/150 - 126/150 = 875 - 126/150 = 749/150 - In mixed form: 4149/150
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