Subtract 2/50 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 2/50
49/30 - 2/50 is 239/150.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/150 - 6/150 = 245 - 6/150 = 239/150 - In mixed form: 189/150
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