Subtract 15/49 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 15/49
40/35 - 15/49 is 41/49.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 7/35 × 7 = 280/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
15/49 = 15 × 5/49 × 5 = 75/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/245 - 75/245 = 280 - 75/245 = 205/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/35-15/49 40/35-30/49 40/70-15/49 40/35-15/98 40/35-45/49 40/35-75/49