Subtract 27/49 from 72/25, Solve 2 22/25

Subtract 27/49 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 27/49

72/25 - 27/49 is 2853/1225.

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,
72/25 = 72 × 49/25 × 49 = 3528/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
27/49 = 27 × 25/49 × 25 = 675/1225
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1225 - 675/1225 = 3528 - 675/1225 = 2853/1225
In mixed form: 2403/1225

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