Subtract 16/49 from 15/30
15/30 - 16/49 is 17/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
16/49 = 16 × 30/49 × 30 = 480/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1470 - 480/1470 = 735 - 480/1470 = 255/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/98
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