Subtract 63/30 from 10/49
1st number: 10/49, 2nd number: 2 3/30
10/49 - 63/30 is -929/490.
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,
10/49 = 10 × 30/49 × 30 = 300/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
63/30 = 63 × 49/30 × 49 = 3087/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1470 - 3087/1470 = 300 - 3087/1470 = -2787/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -929/490
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