Subtract 10/81 from 15/49
15/49 - 10/81 is 725/3969.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
15/49 = 15 × 81/49 × 81 = 1215/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
10/81 = 10 × 49/81 × 49 = 490/3969 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/3969 - 490/3969 = 1215 - 490/3969 = 725/3969
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