Subtract 2/72 from 15/49, Solve 15/49

Subtract 2/72 from 15/49

15/49 - 2/72 is 491/1764.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
15/49 = 15 × 72/49 × 72 = 1080/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/3528 - 98/3528 = 1080 - 98/3528 = 982/3528
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/1764

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