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Subtract 2/49 from 25/9

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 2/49

25/9 - 2/49 is 1207/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    25/9 = 25 × 49/9 × 49 = 1225/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/441 - 18/441 = 1225 - 18/441 = 1207/441
  5. In mixed form: 2325/441

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