Subtract 49/28 from 5/30
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 21/28
5/30 - 49/28 is -19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
5/30 = 5 × 14/30 × 14 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 735/420 = 70 - 735/420 = -665/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12
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