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Subtract 27/49 from 30/25

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 27/49

30/25 - 27/49 is 159/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    30/25 = 30 × 49/25 × 49 = 1470/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    27/49 = 27 × 25/49 × 25 = 675/1225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/1225 - 675/1225 = 1470 - 675/1225 = 795/1225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/245

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