Subtract 10/25 from 4/6
4/6 - 10/25 is 4/15.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 60/150 = 100 - 60/150 = 40/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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