Subtract 49/80 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 49/80
40/15 - 49/80 is 493/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
40/15 = 40 × 16/15 × 16 = 640/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/240 - 147/240 = 640 - 147/240 = 493/240 - In mixed form: 213/240
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