Subtract 7/49 from 3/10
3/10 - 7/49 is 11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
3/10 = 3 × 49/10 × 49 = 147/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
7/49 = 7 × 10/49 × 10 = 70/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/490 - 70/490 = 147 - 70/490 = 77/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/70
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