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Subtract 25/6 from 20/50

1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 4 1/6

20/50 - 25/6 is -113/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/150 - 625/150 = 60 - 625/150 = -565/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/30

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