Subtract 36/10 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 3 6/10
49/15 - 36/10 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
49/15 = 49 × 2/15 × 2 = 98/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/30 - 108/30 = 98 - 108/30 = -10/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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