Subtract 3/49 from 40/25, Solve 1 15/25

Subtract 3/49 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 3/49

40/25 - 3/49 is 377/245.

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,
40/25 = 40 × 49/25 × 49 = 1960/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
3/49 = 3 × 25/49 × 25 = 75/1225
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1225 - 75/1225 = 1960 - 75/1225 = 1885/1225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/245
In mixed form: 1132/245

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