Subtract 2/49 from 5/30, Solve 5/30

Subtract 2/49 from 5/30

5/30 - 2/49 is 37/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
2/49 = 2 × 30/49 × 30 = 60/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1470 - 60/1470 = 245 - 60/1470 = 185/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/294

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