Subtract 27/49 from 24/30
24/30 - 27/49 is 61/245.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
27/49 = 27 × 30/49 × 30 = 810/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/1470 - 810/1470 = 1176 - 810/1470 = 366/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/245
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