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Subtract 36/9 from 49/25

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 4 0/9

49/25 - 36/9 is -51/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    36/9 = 36 × 25/9 × 25 = 900/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/225 - 900/225 = 441 - 900/225 = -459/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/25

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