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Subtract 10/42 from 49/30

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 10/42

49/30 - 10/42 is 293/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/210 - 50/210 = 343 - 50/210 = 293/210
  5. In mixed form: 183/210

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