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Subtract 56/25 from 1/6

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 2 6/25

1/6 - 56/25 is -311/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/150 - 336/150 = 25 - 336/150 = -311/150

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