Subtract 25/49 from 10/25
10/25 - 25/49 is -27/245.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 49/25 × 49 = 490/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
25/49 = 25 × 25/49 × 25 = 625/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1225 - 625/1225 = 490 - 625/1225 = -135/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/245
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