Subtract 2/35 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 2/35
49/30 - 2/35 is 331/210.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/210 - 12/210 = 343 - 12/210 = 331/210 - In mixed form: 1121/210
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