Subtract 14/15 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 14/15
49/20 - 14/15 is 91/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/60 - 56/60 = 147 - 56/60 = 91/60 - In mixed form: 131/60
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