Subtract 28/49 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 28/49
49/30 - 28/49 is 223/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
49/30 = 49 × 49/30 × 49 = 2401/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
28/49 = 28 × 30/49 × 30 = 840/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2401/1470 - 840/1470 = 2401 - 840/1470 = 1561/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/210
- In mixed form: 113/210
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