Subtract 8/90 from 25/49
25/49 - 8/90 is 929/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
25/49 = 25 × 90/49 × 90 = 2250/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
8/90 = 8 × 49/90 × 49 = 392/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/4410 - 392/4410 = 2250 - 392/4410 = 1858/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 929/2205
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