Subtract 10/15 from 49/9, Solve 5 4/9

Subtract 10/15 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 10/15

49/9 - 10/15 is 43/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/45 - 30/45 = 245 - 30/45 = 215/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9

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