Subtract 42/6 from 12/25
1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 7 0/6
12/25 - 42/6 is -163/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/150 - 1050/150 = 72 - 1050/150 = -978/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/25
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