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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
49/25 = 49 × 28/25 × 28 = 1372/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/700 - 75/700 = 1372 - 75/700 = 1297/700 - In mixed form: 1597/700
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