Subtract 48/75 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 48/75
25/6 - 48/75 is 529/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/150 - 96/150 = 625 - 96/150 = 529/150 - In mixed form: 379/150
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