Subtract 56/25 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 2 6/25
16/6 - 56/25 is 32/75.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/150 - 336/150 = 400 - 336/150 = 64/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/75
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