Subtract 12/49 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 12/49
15/5 - 12/49 is 135/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
15/5 = 15 × 49/5 × 49 = 735/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
12/49 = 12 × 5/49 × 5 = 60/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/245 - 60/245 = 735 - 60/245 = 675/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/49
- In mixed form: 237/49
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