Subtract 32/25 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 7/25
10/6 - 32/25 is 29/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/25 = 32 × 6/25 × 6 = 192/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 192/150 = 250 - 192/150 = 58/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/75
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