Subtract 12/50 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 12/50
49/30 - 12/50 is 209/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/150 - 36/150 = 245 - 36/150 = 209/150 - In mixed form: 159/150
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