Subtract 8/45 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 8/45
49/25 - 8/45 is 401/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/225 - 40/225 = 441 - 40/225 = 401/225 - In mixed form: 1176/225
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