Subtract 3/49 from 2/30, Solve 2/30

Subtract 3/49 from 2/30

2/30 - 3/49 is 4/735.

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,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1470 - 90/1470 = 98 - 90/1470 = 8/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/735

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