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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
40/3 = 40 × 49/3 × 49 = 1960/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/147 - 81/147 = 1960 - 81/147 = 1879/147 - In mixed form: 12115/147
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