Subtract 49/15 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3 4/15
45/6 - 49/15 is 127/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
49/15 = 49 × 2/15 × 2 = 98/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/30 - 98/30 = 225 - 98/30 = 127/30 - In mixed form: 47/30
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