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Subtract 10/25 from 7/6

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

7/6 - 10/25 is 23/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/150 - 60/150 = 175 - 60/150 = 115/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30

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