Subtract 42/25 from 4/6, Solve 4/6 - 1 17/25 as a fraction

Subtract 42/25 from 4/6

1^st number: 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

4/6 - 42/25 is -76/75.

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,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 252/150 = 100 - 252/150 = -152/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/75

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