Subtract 20/50 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 20/50
49/15 - 20/50 is 43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
49/15 = 49 × 10/15 × 10 = 490/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/150 - 60/150 = 490 - 60/150 = 430/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
- In mixed form: 213/15
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