Subtract 5/36 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 5/36
49/30 - 5/36 is 269/180.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/180 - 25/180 = 294 - 25/180 = 269/180 - In mixed form: 189/180
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