Subtract 12/49 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 12/49
15/9 - 12/49 is 209/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
15/9 = 15 × 49/9 × 49 = 735/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/441 - 108/441 = 735 - 108/441 = 627/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/147
- In mixed form: 162/147
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