Subtract 49/9 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 5 4/9
12/30 - 49/9 is -227/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/90 - 490/90 = 36 - 490/90 = -454/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/45
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