Subtract 6/30 from 6/49
6/49 - 6/30 is -19/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/49 = 6 × 30/49 × 30 = 180/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1470 - 294/1470 = 180 - 294/1470 = -114/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/245
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