Subtract 25/6 from 1/10
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 4 1/6
1/10 - 25/6 is -61/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
25/6 = 25 × 5/6 × 5 = 125/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/30 - 125/30 = 3 - 125/30 = -122/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/15
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