Subtract 9/15 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 9/15
49/10 - 9/15 is 43/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/30 - 18/30 = 147 - 18/30 = 129/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/10
- In mixed form: 43/10
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