Subtract 49/45 from 5/15
1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 4/45
5/15 - 49/45 is -34/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
5/15 = 5 × 3/15 × 3 = 15/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/45 - 49/45 = 15 - 49/45 = -34/45
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