Subtract 4/25 from 6/4, Solve 1 2/4

Subtract 4/25 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/25

6/4 - 4/25 is 67/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
4/25 = 4 × 4/25 × 4 = 16/100
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/100 - 16/100 = 150 - 16/100 = 134/100
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50

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