Subtract 5/49 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 5/49
72/15 - 5/49 is 1151/245.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 49/15 × 49 = 3528/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/735 - 75/735 = 3528 - 75/735 = 3453/735 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1151/245
- In mixed form: 4171/245
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