Subtract 2/49 from 12/15
12/15 - 2/49 is 186/245.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 49/15 × 49 = 588/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
2/49 = 2 × 15/49 × 15 = 30/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/735 - 30/735 = 588 - 30/735 = 558/735 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 186/245
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