Subtract 70/75 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 70/75
49/30 - 70/75 is 7/10.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/150 - 140/150 = 245 - 140/150 = 105/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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