Subtract 5/15 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 5/15
49/20 - 5/15 is 127/60.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/60 - 20/60 = 147 - 20/60 = 127/60 - In mixed form: 27/60
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