Subtract 15/49 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 15/49
45/5 - 15/49 is 426/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
45/5 = 45 × 49/5 × 49 = 2205/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
15/49 = 15 × 5/49 × 5 = 75/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/245 - 75/245 = 2205 - 75/245 = 2130/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 426/49
- In mixed form: 834/49
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