Subtract 3/25 from 10/6, Solve 1 4/6

Subtract 3/25 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 3/25

10/6 - 3/25 is 116/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 18/150 = 250 - 18/150 = 232/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/75
In mixed form: 141/75

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