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Subtract 2/25 from 49/8

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 2/25

49/8 - 2/25 is 1209/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    49/8 = 49 × 25/8 × 25 = 1225/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/200 - 16/200 = 1225 - 16/200 = 1209/200
  5. In mixed form: 69/200

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