Subtract 56/25 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2 6/25
21/6 - 56/25 is 63/50.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/150 - 336/150 = 525 - 336/150 = 189/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/50
- In mixed form: 113/50
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