Subtract 12/49 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 12/49
50/30 - 12/49 is 209/147.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
12/49 = 12 × 30/49 × 30 = 360/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1470 - 360/1470 = 2450 - 360/1470 = 2090/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/147
- In mixed form: 162/147
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