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Subtract 70/15 from 49/4

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 4 10/15

49/4 - 70/15 is 91/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/60 - 280/60 = 735 - 280/60 = 455/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/12
  6. In mixed form: 77/12

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