Subtract 25/30 from 9/49
9/49 - 25/30 is -191/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
9/49 = 9 × 30/49 × 30 = 270/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1470 - 1225/1470 = 270 - 1225/1470 = -955/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/294
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