Subtract 10/49 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 10/49
90/25 - 10/49 is 832/245.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 49/25 × 49 = 4410/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
10/49 = 10 × 25/49 × 25 = 250/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/1225 - 250/1225 = 4410 - 250/1225 = 4160/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 832/245
- In mixed form: 397/245
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