Subtract 24/30 from 49/63
49/63 - 24/30 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
49/63 = 49 × 10/63 × 10 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
24/30 = 24 × 21/30 × 21 = 504/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/630 - 504/630 = 490 - 504/630 = -14/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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