Subtract 3/49 from 16/30
16/30 - 3/49 is 347/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
16/30 = 16 × 49/30 × 49 = 784/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/1470 - 90/1470 = 784 - 90/1470 = 694/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/735
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