Subtract 15/25 from 7/6, Solve 1 1/6

Subtract 15/25 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 15/25

7/6 - 15/25 is 17/30.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 90/150 = 175 - 90/150 = 85/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30

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