Subtract 12/49 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 12/49
25/9 - 12/49 is 1117/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
25/9 = 25 × 49/9 × 49 = 1225/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/441 - 108/441 = 1225 - 108/441 = 1117/441 - In mixed form: 2235/441
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