Subtract 72/25 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 2 22/25
90/6 - 72/25 is 303/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/150 - 432/150 = 2250 - 432/150 = 1818/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/25
- In mixed form: 123/25
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