Subtract 25/6 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 4 1/6
6/60 - 25/6 is -61/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
25/6 = 25 × 10/6 × 10 = 250/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 250/60 = 6 - 250/60 = -244/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/15
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