Subtract 15/49 from 16/35
16/35 - 15/49 is 37/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
16/35 = 16 × 7/35 × 7 = 112/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
15/49 = 15 × 5/49 × 5 = 75/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/245 - 75/245 = 112 - 75/245 = 37/245
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