Subtract 12/49 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 12/49
15/3 - 12/49 is 233/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
15/3 = 15 × 49/3 × 49 = 735/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
12/49 = 12 × 3/49 × 3 = 36/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/147 - 36/147 = 735 - 36/147 = 699/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/49
- In mixed form: 437/49
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