Subtract 2/49 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 2/49
35/25 - 2/49 is 333/245.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 25/49 × 25 = 50/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/1225 - 50/1225 = 1715 - 50/1225 = 1665/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/245
- In mixed form: 188/245
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