Subtract 4/30 from 5/49
5/49 - 4/30 is -23/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1470 - 196/1470 = 150 - 196/1470 = -46/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/735
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