Subtract 2/25 from 49/40
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 2/25
49/40 - 2/25 is 229/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
49/40 = 49 × 5/40 × 5 = 245/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/200 - 16/200 = 245 - 16/200 = 229/200 - In mixed form: 129/200
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