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Subtract 1/25 from 9/6

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1/25

9/6 - 1/25 is 73/50.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/150 - 6/150 = 225 - 6/150 = 219/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/50
  6. In mixed form: 123/50

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