Subtract 6/25 from 6/36
6/36 - 6/25 is -11/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
6/25 = 6 × 36/25 × 36 = 216/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/900 - 216/900 = 150 - 216/900 = -66/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/150
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