Subtract 49/48 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 1/48
25/9 - 49/48 is 253/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
25/9 = 25 × 16/9 × 16 = 400/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/144 - 147/144 = 400 - 147/144 = 253/144 - In mixed form: 1109/144
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