Subtract 21/6 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 3 3/6
56/25 - 21/6 is -63/50.
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,
56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/150 - 525/150 = 336 - 525/150 = -189/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/50
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