Subtract 32/49 from 5/30
5/30 - 32/49 is -143/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/49 = 32 × 30/49 × 30 = 960/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1470 - 960/1470 = 245 - 960/1470 = -715/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/294
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