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Subtract 28/25 from 25/6

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

25/6 - 28/25 is 457/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    625/150 - 168/150 = 625 - 168/150 = 457/150
  5. In mixed form: 37/150

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