Subtract 30/49 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 30/49
45/6 - 30/49 is 675/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
45/6 = 45 × 49/6 × 49 = 2205/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
30/49 = 30 × 6/49 × 6 = 180/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/294 - 180/294 = 2205 - 180/294 = 2025/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 675/98
- In mixed form: 687/98
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