Subtract 49/75 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 49/75
21/9 - 49/75 is 42/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
21/9 = 21 × 25/9 × 25 = 525/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
49/75 = 49 × 3/75 × 3 = 147/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/225 - 147/225 = 525 - 147/225 = 378/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
- In mixed form: 117/25
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