Subtract 48/35 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1 13/35
49/15 - 48/35 is 199/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
49/15 = 49 × 7/15 × 7 = 343/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
48/35 = 48 × 3/35 × 3 = 144/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/105 - 144/105 = 343 - 144/105 = 199/105 - In mixed form: 194/105
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