Subtract 14/4 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 3 2/4
49/30 - 14/4 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
49/30 = 49 × 2/30 × 2 = 98/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/60 - 210/60 = 98 - 210/60 = -112/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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