Subtract 25/50 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 25/50 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 25/50

14/6 - 25/50 is 11/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 75/150 = 350 - 75/150 = 275/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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