Subtract 3/49 from 10/20
10/20 - 3/49 is 43/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
3/49 = 3 × 20/49 × 20 = 60/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/980 - 60/980 = 490 - 60/980 = 430/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/98
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