Subtract 10/40 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 10/40
49/15 - 10/40 is 181/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
49/15 = 49 × 8/15 × 8 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/120 - 30/120 = 392 - 30/120 = 362/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/60
- In mixed form: 31/60
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