Subtract 8/6 from 5/25
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 2/6
5/25 - 8/6 is -17/15.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 200/150 = 30 - 200/150 = -170/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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