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Subtract 49/6 from 7/25

1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 8 1/6

7/25 - 49/6 is -1183/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/150 - 1225/150 = 42 - 1225/150 = -1183/150

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