Subtract 1/25 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1/25
35/6 - 1/25 is 869/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/150 - 6/150 = 875 - 6/150 = 869/150 - In mixed form: 5119/150
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