Subtract 16/49 from 21/25
21/25 - 16/49 is 629/1225.
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,
21/25 = 21 × 49/25 × 49 = 1029/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
16/49 = 16 × 25/49 × 25 = 400/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/1225 - 400/1225 = 1029 - 400/1225 = 629/1225
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