Subtract 15/6 from 60/25, Solve 2 10/25

Subtract 15/6 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

60/25 - 15/6 is -1/10.

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,
60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/150 - 375/150 = 360 - 375/150 = -15/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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