Subtract 8/30 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 8/30
49/12 - 8/30 is 229/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/60 - 16/60 = 245 - 16/60 = 229/60 - In mixed form: 349/60
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