Answers

Subtract 25/6 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

10/24 - 25/6 is -15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   25/6 = 25 × 4/6 × 4 = 100/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/24 - 100/24 = 10 - 100/24 = -90/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4

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