Subtract 1/49 from 25/15, Solve 1 10/15

Subtract 1/49 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 1/49

25/15 - 1/49 is 242/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
25/15 = 25 × 49/15 × 49 = 1225/735
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
1/49 = 1 × 15/49 × 15 = 15/735
Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/735 - 15/735 = 1225 - 15/735 = 1210/735
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/147
In mixed form: 195/147

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