Subtract 49/25 from 9/54
1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 1 24/25
9/54 - 49/25 is -269/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
49/25 = 49 × 54/25 × 54 = 2646/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1350 - 2646/1350 = 225 - 2646/1350 = -2421/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/150
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