Subtract 8/49 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 8/49
40/30 - 8/49 is 172/147.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 49/30 × 49 = 1960/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
8/49 = 8 × 30/49 × 30 = 240/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1470 - 240/1470 = 1960 - 240/1470 = 1720/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/147
- In mixed form: 125/147
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