Subtract 25/6 from 10/25, Solve 10/25

Subtract 25/6 from 10/25

1^st number: 10/25, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

10/25 - 25/6 is -113/30.

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,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/150 - 625/150 = 60 - 625/150 = -565/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/30

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