Subtract 16/49 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 16/49
54/15 - 16/49 is 802/245.
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,
54/15 = 54 × 49/15 × 49 = 2646/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
16/49 = 16 × 15/49 × 15 = 240/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/735 - 240/735 = 2646 - 240/735 = 2406/735 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 802/245
- In mixed form: 367/245
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