Subtract 7/6 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 1 1/6
56/25 - 7/6 is 161/150.
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,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/150 - 175/150 = 336 - 175/150 = 161/150 - In mixed form: 111/150
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