Subtract 72/30 from 3/49
1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 2 12/30
3/49 - 72/30 is -573/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1470 - 3528/1470 = 90 - 3528/1470 = -3438/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -573/245
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