Subtract 15/49 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 15/49
30/12 - 15/49 is 215/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
15/49 = 15 × 12/49 × 12 = 180/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/588 - 180/588 = 1470 - 180/588 = 1290/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/98
- In mixed form: 219/98
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