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Subtract 75/30 from 10/49

1st number: 10/49, 2nd number: 2 15/30

10/49 - 75/30 is -225/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    10/49 = 10 × 30/49 × 30 = 300/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/1470 - 3675/1470 = 300 - 3675/1470 = -3375/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -225/98

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