Subtract 16/49 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 16/49
35/25 - 16/49 is 263/245.
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,
35/25 = 35 × 49/25 × 49 = 1715/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
16/49 = 16 × 25/49 × 25 = 400/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/1225 - 400/1225 = 1715 - 400/1225 = 1315/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/245
- In mixed form: 118/245
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