Subtract 2/15 from 49/40
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 2/15
49/40 - 2/15 is 131/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/120 - 16/120 = 147 - 16/120 = 131/120 - In mixed form: 111/120
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