Subtract 36/6 from 25/75
1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 6 0/6
25/75 - 36/6 is -17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/150 - 900/150 = 50 - 900/150 = -850/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/3
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