Subtract 15/45 from 12/49
12/49 - 15/45 is -13/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
12/49 = 12 × 45/49 × 45 = 540/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/2205 - 735/2205 = 540 - 735/2205 = -195/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/147
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