Subtract 18/42 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 18/42
49/30 - 18/42 is 253/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/210 - 90/210 = 343 - 90/210 = 253/210 - In mixed form: 143/210
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