Subtract 30/45 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 30/45
49/5 - 30/45 is 137/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/45 - 30/45 = 441 - 30/45 = 411/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/15
- In mixed form: 92/15
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