Subtract 9/49 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 9/49
25/4 - 9/49 is 1189/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/196 - 36/196 = 1225 - 36/196 = 1189/196 - In mixed form: 613/196
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