Subtract 2/49 from 15/27
15/27 - 2/49 is 227/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
15/27 = 15 × 49/27 × 49 = 735/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
2/49 = 2 × 27/49 × 27 = 54/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1323 - 54/1323 = 735 - 54/1323 = 681/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/441
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