Subtract 21/49 from 2/25
2/25 - 21/49 is -61/175.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 49/25 × 49 = 98/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
21/49 = 21 × 25/49 × 25 = 525/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1225 - 525/1225 = 98 - 525/1225 = -427/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/175
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