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Subtract 10/25 from 49/30

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 10/25

49/30 - 10/25 is 37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/150 - 60/150 = 245 - 60/150 = 185/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
  6. In mixed form: 17/30

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