Subtract 21/15 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 1 6/15
49/9 - 21/15 is 182/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/45 - 63/45 = 245 - 63/45 = 182/45 - In mixed form: 42/45
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