Subtract 49/10 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 4 9/10
3/30 - 49/10 is -24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/30 - 147/30 = 3 - 147/30 = -144/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/5
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