Subtract 42/49 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 42/49
40/25 - 42/49 is 26/35.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 49/25 × 49 = 1960/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
42/49 = 42 × 25/49 × 25 = 1050/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1225 - 1050/1225 = 1960 - 1050/1225 = 910/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/35
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