Subtract 4/15 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 4/15
49/4 - 4/15 is 719/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/60 - 16/60 = 735 - 16/60 = 719/60 - In mixed form: 1159/60
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