Subtract 9/6 from 7/25
1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 1 3/6
7/25 - 9/6 is -61/50.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/150 - 225/150 = 42 - 225/150 = -183/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/50
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