Subtract 30/8 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 3 6/8
49/12 - 30/8 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
49/12 = 49 × 2/12 × 2 = 98/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/24 - 90/24 = 98 - 90/24 = 8/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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