Subtract 15/49 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 15/49
70/25 - 15/49 is 611/245.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 49/25 × 49 = 3430/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
15/49 = 15 × 25/49 × 25 = 375/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/1225 - 375/1225 = 3430 - 375/1225 = 3055/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 611/245
- In mixed form: 2121/245
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