Subtract 4/75 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 4/75
49/30 - 4/75 is 79/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/150 - 8/150 = 245 - 8/150 = 237/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/50
- In mixed form: 129/50
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