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Subtract 5/18 from 49/30

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 5/18

49/30 - 5/18 is 61/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/90 - 25/90 = 147 - 25/90 = 122/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/45
  6. In mixed form: 116/45

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