Subtract 12/16 from 15/49
15/49 - 12/16 is -87/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
15/49 = 15 × 16/49 × 16 = 240/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
12/16 = 12 × 49/16 × 49 = 588/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/784 - 588/784 = 240 - 588/784 = -348/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/196
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