Subtract 45/36 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 1 9/36
49/30 - 45/36 is 23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
49/30 = 49 × 6/30 × 6 = 294/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/180 - 225/180 = 294 - 225/180 = 69/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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