Subtract 15/49 from 7/9
79 - 1549 is 208441.
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,
79 = 7 × 499 × 49 = 343441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
1549 = 15 × 949 × 9 = 135441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343441 - 135441 = 343 - 135441 = 208441
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