Subtract 6/49 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 6/49
80/25 - 6/49 is 754/245.
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,
80/25 = 80 × 49/25 × 49 = 3920/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
6/49 = 6 × 25/49 × 25 = 150/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/1225 - 150/1225 = 3920 - 150/1225 = 3770/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 754/245
- In mixed form: 319/245
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