Subtract 54/30 from 12/49
1st number: 12/49, 2nd number: 1 24/30
12/49 - 54/30 is -381/245.
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,
12/49 = 12 × 30/49 × 30 = 360/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/1470 - 2646/1470 = 360 - 2646/1470 = -2286/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -381/245
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