Subtract 6/21 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 6/21
60/25 - 6/21 is 74/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
60/25 = 60 × 21/25 × 21 = 1260/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/525 - 150/525 = 1260 - 150/525 = 1110/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/35
- In mixed form: 24/35
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