Subtract 12/15 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 12/15
49/10 - 12/15 is 41/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/30 - 24/30 = 147 - 24/30 = 123/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/10
- In mixed form: 41/10
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