Subtract 35/49 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 35/49
30/3 - 35/49 is 65/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
30/3 = 30 × 49/3 × 49 = 1470/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
35/49 = 35 × 3/49 × 3 = 105/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/147 - 105/147 = 1470 - 105/147 = 1365/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/7
- In mixed form: 92/7
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