Subtract 5/49 from 10/15
10/15 - 5/49 is 83/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
10/15 = 10 × 49/15 × 49 = 490/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/735 - 75/735 = 490 - 75/735 = 415/735 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/147
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