Subtract 15/50 from 30/49, Solve 30/49

Subtract 15/50 from 30/49

30/49 - 15/50 is 153/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
30/49 = 30 × 50/49 × 50 = 1500/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/2450 - 735/2450 = 1500 - 735/2450 = 765/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/490

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