Subtract 49/16 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 3 1/16
15/6 - 49/16 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
15/6 = 15 × 8/6 × 8 = 120/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/48 - 147/48 = 120 - 147/48 = -27/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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