Subtract 42/72 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 42/72
49/15 - 42/72 is 161/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
49/15 = 49 × 24/15 × 24 = 1176/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/360 - 210/360 = 1176 - 210/360 = 966/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/60
- In mixed form: 241/60
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