Subtract 90/6 from 4/25, Solve 4/25

Subtract 90/6 from 4/25

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

4/25 - 90/6 is -371/25.

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,
90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/150 - 2250/150 = 24 - 2250/150 = -2226/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -371/25

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