Subtract 2/30 from 3/49, Solve 3/49

Subtract 2/30 from 3/49

3/49 - 2/30 is -4/735.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1470 - 98/1470 = 90 - 98/1470 = -8/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/735

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