Subtract 7/4 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1 3/4
49/15 - 7/4 is 91/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/60 - 105/60 = 196 - 105/60 = 91/60 - In mixed form: 131/60
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