Subtract 9/49 from 4/30
4/30 - 9/49 is -37/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
9/49 = 9 × 30/49 × 30 = 270/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1470 - 270/1470 = 196 - 270/1470 = -74/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/735
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