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Subtract 49/25 from 9/3

1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 24/25

9/3 - 49/25 is 26/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    9/3 = 9 × 25/3 × 25 = 225/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    49/25 = 49 × 3/25 × 3 = 147/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/75 - 147/75 = 225 - 147/75 = 78/75
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/25
  6. In mixed form: 11/25

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