Subtract 40/49 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 40/49
30/25 - 40/49 is 94/245.
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,
30/25 = 30 × 49/25 × 49 = 1470/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
40/49 = 40 × 25/49 × 25 = 1000/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/1225 - 1000/1225 = 1470 - 1000/1225 = 470/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/245
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