Subtract 2/25 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2/25
15/6 - 2/25 is 121/50.
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,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 12/150 = 375 - 12/150 = 363/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/50
- In mixed form: 221/50
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