Subtract 30/42 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 30/42
49/28 - 30/42 is 29/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
30/42 = 30 × 2/42 × 2 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 60/84 = 147 - 60/84 = 87/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
- In mixed form: 11/28
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