Subtract 5/8 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 5/8
49/30 - 5/8 is 121/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/120 - 75/120 = 196 - 75/120 = 121/120 - In mixed form: 11/120
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