Subtract 81/6 from 8/25
1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 13 3/6
8/25 - 81/6 is -659/50.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
81/6 = 81 × 25/6 × 25 = 2025/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/150 - 2025/150 = 48 - 2025/150 = -1977/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -659/50
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