Subtract 27/49 from 30/5, Solve 6 0/5

Subtract 27/49 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/49

30/5 - 27/49 is 267/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
30/5 = 30 × 49/5 × 49 = 1470/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
27/49 = 27 × 5/49 × 5 = 135/245
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/245 - 135/245 = 1470 - 135/245 = 1335/245
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/49
In mixed form: 522/49

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