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Subtract 25/54 from 30/49

30/49 - 25/54 is 395/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    30/49 = 30 × 54/49 × 54 = 1620/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    25/54 = 25 × 49/54 × 49 = 1225/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1620/2646 - 1225/2646 = 1620 - 1225/2646 = 395/2646

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