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Subtract 3/49 from 30/54

30/54 - 3/49 is 218/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    30/54 = 30 × 49/54 × 49 = 1470/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    3/49 = 3 × 54/49 × 54 = 162/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/2646 - 162/2646 = 1470 - 162/2646 = 1308/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/441

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