Subtract 25/75 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 25/75
63/6 - 25/75 is 61/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/150 - 50/150 = 1575 - 50/150 = 1525/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/6
- In mixed form: 101/6
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