Subtract 49/28 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 21/28
2/30 - 49/28 is -101/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/420 - 735/420 = 28 - 735/420 = -707/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/60
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