Subtract 3/49 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 3/49
30/28 - 3/49 is 99/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
30/28 = 30 × 7/28 × 7 = 210/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/196 - 12/196 = 210 - 12/196 = 198/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/98
- In mixed form: 11/98
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