Subtract 40/49 from 5/15
5/15 - 40/49 is -71/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
5/15 = 5 × 49/15 × 49 = 245/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
40/49 = 40 × 15/49 × 15 = 600/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/735 - 600/735 = 245 - 600/735 = -355/735 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/147
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