Subtract 42/49 from 2/15
2/15 - 42/49 is -76/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
2/15 = 2 × 49/15 × 49 = 98/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
42/49 = 42 × 15/49 × 15 = 630/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/735 - 630/735 = 98 - 630/735 = -532/735 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/105
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