Subtract 21/49 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 21/49
50/30 - 21/49 is 26/21.
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,
21/49 = 21 × 30/49 × 30 = 630/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1470 - 630/1470 = 2450 - 630/1470 = 1820/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
- In mixed form: 15/21
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