Subtract 28/6 from 3/25, Solve 3/25

Subtract 28/6 from 3/25

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

3/25 - 28/6 is -341/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/150 - 700/150 = 18 - 700/150 = -682/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -341/75

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