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Subtract 80/6 from 30/25

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 13 2/6

30/25 - 80/6 is -182/15.

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,
    30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/150 - 2000/150 = 180 - 2000/150 = -1820/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -182/15

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