Subtract 36/6 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 6 0/6
70/25 - 36/6 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
70/25 = 70 × 6/25 × 6 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/150 - 900/150 = 420 - 900/150 = -480/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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