Subtract 21/49 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 21/49
30/4 - 21/49 is 99/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
30/4 = 30 × 49/4 × 49 = 1470/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
21/49 = 21 × 4/49 × 4 = 84/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/196 - 84/196 = 1470 - 84/196 = 1386/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/14
- In mixed form: 71/14
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