Subtract 21/25 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 21/25
15/6 - 21/25 is 83/50.
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,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 126/150 = 375 - 126/150 = 249/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/50
- In mixed form: 133/50
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