Subtract 49/36 from 4/30
1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 13/36
4/30 - 49/36 is -221/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
4/30 = 4 × 6/30 × 6 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 245/180 = 24 - 245/180 = -221/180
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