Subtract 9/49 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 9/49
60/25 - 9/49 is 543/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
60/25 = 60 × 49/25 × 49 = 2940/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
9/49 = 9 × 25/49 × 25 = 225/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1225 - 225/1225 = 2940 - 225/1225 = 2715/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 543/245
- In mixed form: 253/245
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