Subtract 15/49 from 42/75
42/75 - 15/49 is 311/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
42/75 = 42 × 49/75 × 49 = 2058/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
15/49 = 15 × 75/49 × 75 = 1125/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/3675 - 1125/3675 = 2058 - 1125/3675 = 933/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/1225
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