Subtract 25/49 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 25/49
54/6 - 25/49 is 416/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
54/6 = 54 × 49/6 × 49 = 2646/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
25/49 = 25 × 6/49 × 6 = 150/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/294 - 150/294 = 2646 - 150/294 = 2496/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 416/49
- In mixed form: 824/49
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