Subtract 7/25 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 7/25
49/6 - 7/25 is 1183/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/150 - 42/150 = 1225 - 42/150 = 1183/150 - In mixed form: 7133/150
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