Subtract 42/6 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 42/6 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

2/25 - 42/6 is -173/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/150 - 1050/150 = 12 - 1050/150 = -1038/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/25

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