Subtract 6/81 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 6/81
49/25 - 6/81 is 1273/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
49/25 = 49 × 81/25 × 81 = 3969/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
6/81 = 6 × 25/81 × 25 = 150/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3969/2025 - 150/2025 = 3969 - 150/2025 = 3819/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1273/675
- In mixed form: 1598/675
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