Subtract 12/6 from 4/25
1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 2 0/6
4/25 - 12/6 is -46/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/150 - 300/150 = 24 - 300/150 = -276/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/25
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