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Subtract 25/6 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4 1/6

50/35 - 25/6 is -115/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/210 - 875/210 = 300 - 875/210 = -575/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/42

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