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Subtract 3/28 from 49/25

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 3/28

49/25 - 3/28 is 1297/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    49/25 = 49 × 28/25 × 28 = 1372/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1372/700 - 75/700 = 1372 - 75/700 = 1297/700
  5. In mixed form: 1597/700

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