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Subtract 9/49 from 2/30

2/30 - 9/49 is -86/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    9/49 = 9 × 30/49 × 30 = 270/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/1470 - 270/1470 = 98 - 270/1470 = -172/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/735

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