Subtract 6/49 from 15/27
15/27 - 6/49 is 191/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
15/27 = 15 × 49/27 × 49 = 735/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
6/49 = 6 × 27/49 × 27 = 162/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1323 - 162/1323 = 735 - 162/1323 = 573/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/441
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