Subtract 2/49 from 15/54
15/54 - 2/49 is 209/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
15/54 = 15 × 49/54 × 49 = 735/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
2/49 = 2 × 54/49 × 54 = 108/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/2646 - 108/2646 = 735 - 108/2646 = 627/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/882
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