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Subtract 15/49 from 30/18

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 15/49

30/18 - 15/49 is 200/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    30/18 = 30 × 49/18 × 49 = 1470/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    15/49 = 15 × 18/49 × 18 = 270/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/882 - 270/882 = 1470 - 270/882 = 1200/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/147
  6. In mixed form: 153/147

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