Subtract 49/30 from 28/36
1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 1 19/30
28/36 - 49/30 is -77/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
49/30 = 49 × 6/30 × 6 = 294/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/180 - 294/180 = 140 - 294/180 = -154/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/90
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