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Subtract 6/49 from 9/25

9/25 - 6/49 is 291/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    9/25 = 9 × 49/25 × 49 = 441/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    6/49 = 6 × 25/49 × 25 = 150/1225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/1225 - 150/1225 = 441 - 150/1225 = 291/1225

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