Subtract 2/49 from 30/80
30/80 - 2/49 is 131/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
30/80 = 30 × 49/80 × 49 = 1470/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
2/49 = 2 × 80/49 × 80 = 160/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/3920 - 160/3920 = 1470 - 160/3920 = 1310/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/392
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