Subtract 3/18 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 3/18
49/30 - 3/18 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/90 - 15/90 = 147 - 15/90 = 132/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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