Subtract 15/80 from 40/49
40/49 - 15/80 is 493/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
40/49 = 40 × 80/49 × 80 = 3200/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
15/80 = 15 × 49/80 × 49 = 735/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3200/3920 - 735/3920 = 3200 - 735/3920 = 2465/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 493/784
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