Subtract 12/20 from 15/49
15/49 - 12/20 is -72/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
15/49 = 15 × 20/49 × 20 = 300/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
12/20 = 12 × 49/20 × 49 = 588/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/980 - 588/980 = 300 - 588/980 = -288/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/245
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