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Subtract 40/49 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 40/49

30/5 - 40/49 is 254/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    30/5 = 30 × 49/5 × 49 = 1470/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    40/49 = 40 × 5/49 × 5 = 200/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/245 - 200/245 = 1470 - 200/245 = 1270/245
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/49
  6. In mixed form: 59/49

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