Subtract 35/49 from 30/48, Solve 30/48

Subtract 35/49 from 30/48

30/48 - 35/49 is -5/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
30/48 = 30 × 49/48 × 49 = 1470/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
35/49 = 35 × 48/49 × 48 = 1680/2352
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/2352 - 1680/2352 = 1470 - 1680/2352 = -210/2352
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56

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