Subtract 15/49 from 6/9
69 - 1549 is 53147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
69 = 6 × 499 × 49 = 294441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
1549 = 15 × 949 × 9 = 135441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294441 - 135441 = 294 - 135441 = 159441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53147
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