Subtract 4/25 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 4/25 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 4/25

15/6 - 4/25 is 117/50.

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,
4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 24/150 = 375 - 24/150 = 351/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/50
In mixed form: 217/50

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