Subtract 49/25 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1 24/25
45/30 - 49/25 is -23/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
49/25 = 49 × 6/25 × 6 = 294/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 294/150 = 225 - 294/150 = -69/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/50
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