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Subtract 48/25 from 36/6

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1 23/25

36/6 - 48/25 is 102/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    48/25 = 48 × 6/25 × 6 = 288/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/150 - 288/150 = 900 - 288/150 = 612/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/25
  6. In mixed form: 42/25

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