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Subtract 56/6 from 3/25

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 9 2/6

3/25 - 56/6 is -691/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/150 - 1400/150 = 18 - 1400/150 = -1382/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -691/75

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