Subtract 49/16 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 3 1/16
15/5 - 49/16 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
15/5 = 15 × 16/5 × 16 = 240/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
49/16 = 49 × 5/16 × 5 = 245/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 245/80 = 240 - 245/80 = -5/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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