Subtract 49/6 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 8 1/6
27/25 - 49/6 is -1063/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/150 - 1225/150 = 162 - 1225/150 = -1063/150
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