Subtract 16/6 from 30/25, Solve 1 5/25

Subtract 16/6 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

30/25 - 16/6 is -22/15.

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,
30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 400/150 = 180 - 400/150 = -220/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15

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