Subtract 25/6 from 12/75
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 4 1/6
12/75 - 25/6 is -601/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/150 - 625/150 = 24 - 625/150 = -601/150
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