Subtract 10/56 from 15/49
15/49 - 10/56 is 25/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/392 - 70/392 = 120 - 70/392 = 50/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/196
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