Subtract 9/15 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 9/15
49/2 - 9/15 is 239/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
49/2 = 49 × 15/2 × 15 = 735/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/30 - 18/30 = 735 - 18/30 = 717/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/10
- In mixed form: 239/10
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