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Subtract 3/12 from 49/30

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 3/12

49/30 - 3/12 is 83/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    49/30 = 49 × 2/30 × 2 = 98/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/60 - 15/60 = 98 - 15/60 = 83/60
  5. In mixed form: 123/60

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