Subtract 15/49 from 50/56
50/56 - 15/49 is 115/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/392 - 120/392 = 350 - 120/392 = 230/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/196
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