Subtract 9/25 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 9/25
42/6 - 9/25 is 166/25.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/150 - 54/150 = 1050 - 54/150 = 996/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/25
- In mixed form: 616/25
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