Subtract 30/28 from 49/10, Solve 4 9/10

Subtract 30/28 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

49/10 - 30/28 is 134/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
49/10 = 49 × 14/10 × 14 = 686/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
686/140 - 150/140 = 686 - 150/140 = 536/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/35
In mixed form: 329/35

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