Subtract 12/35 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 12/35
49/30 - 12/35 is 271/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/210 - 72/210 = 343 - 72/210 = 271/210 - In mixed form: 161/210
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