Subtract 49/25 from 9/36
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 24/25
9/36 - 49/25 is -171/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
49/25 = 49 × 36/25 × 36 = 1764/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/900 - 1764/900 = 225 - 1764/900 = -1539/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/100
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