Subtract 16/70 from 15/49
15/49 - 16/70 is 19/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
15/49 = 15 × 10/49 × 10 = 150/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
16/70 = 16 × 7/70 × 7 = 112/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/490 - 112/490 = 150 - 112/490 = 38/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/245
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