Subtract 30/25 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 1 5/25
25/6 - 30/25 is 89/30.
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,
25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/150 - 180/150 = 625 - 180/150 = 445/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/30
- In mixed form: 229/30
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