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Subtract 27/49 from 40/3

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 27/49

40/3 - 27/49 is 1879/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    40/3 = 40 × 49/3 × 49 = 1960/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/147 - 81/147 = 1960 - 81/147 = 1879/147
  5. In mixed form: 12115/147

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