Subtract 16/49 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 16/49
15/4 - 16/49 is 671/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
16/49 = 16 × 4/49 × 4 = 64/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/196 - 64/196 = 735 - 64/196 = 671/196 - In mixed form: 383/196
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