Subtract 25/15 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1 10/15
7/6 - 25/15 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
7/6 = 7 × 5/6 × 5 = 35/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
25/15 = 25 × 2/15 × 2 = 50/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/30 - 50/30 = 35 - 50/30 = -15/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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