Subtract 49/42 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 7/42
6/15 - 49/42 is -23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 245/210 = 84 - 245/210 = -161/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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