Subtract 15/49 from 3/25
3/25 - 15/49 is -228/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
3/25 = 3 × 49/25 × 49 = 147/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
15/49 = 15 × 25/49 × 25 = 375/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1225 - 375/1225 = 147 - 375/1225 = -228/1225
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