Subtract 15/36 from 42/49
42/49 - 15/36 is 37/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
42/49 = 42 × 36/49 × 36 = 1512/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1764 - 735/1764 = 1512 - 735/1764 = 777/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/84
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