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Subtract 8/49 from 30/25

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 8/49

30/25 - 8/49 is 254/245.

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,
    8/49 = 8 × 25/49 × 25 = 200/1225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/1225 - 200/1225 = 1470 - 200/1225 = 1270/1225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/245
  6. In mixed form: 19/245

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