Subtract 3/49 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 3/49
15/3 - 3/49 is 242/49.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 3/49 × 3 = 9/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/147 - 9/147 = 735 - 9/147 = 726/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/49
- In mixed form: 446/49
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