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Subtract 12/40 from 49/25

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 12/40

49/25 - 12/40 is 83/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    49/25 = 49 × 8/25 × 8 = 392/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/200 - 60/200 = 392 - 60/200 = 332/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/50
  6. In mixed form: 133/50

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