Subtract 36/49 from 8/15
8/15 - 36/49 is -148/735.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 49/15 × 49 = 392/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
36/49 = 36 × 15/49 × 15 = 540/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/735 - 540/735 = 392 - 540/735 = -148/735
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