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Subtract 25/81 from 49/24

1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 25/81

49/24 - 25/81 is 1123/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    49/24 = 49 × 27/24 × 27 = 1323/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    25/81 = 25 × 8/81 × 8 = 200/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/648 - 200/648 = 1323 - 200/648 = 1123/648
  5. In mixed form: 1475/648

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