Subtract 28/49 from 15/25
15/25 - 28/49 is 1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
15/25 = 15 × 49/25 × 49 = 735/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
28/49 = 28 × 25/49 × 25 = 700/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1225 - 700/1225 = 735 - 700/1225 = 35/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/35
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