Subtract 49/36 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 13/36
25/10 - 49/36 is 41/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 245/180 = 450 - 245/180 = 205/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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