Subtract 72/6 from 6/25
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 12 0/6
6/25 - 72/6 is -294/25.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/150 - 1800/150 = 36 - 1800/150 = -1764/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -294/25
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