Subtract 28/25 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 3/25
6/24 - 28/25 is -87/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
28/25 = 28 × 24/25 × 24 = 672/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/600 - 672/600 = 150 - 672/600 = -522/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/100
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