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Subtract 3/49 from 60/30

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 3/49

60/30 - 3/49 is 95/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    60/30 = 60 × 49/30 × 49 = 2940/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/1470 - 90/1470 = 2940 - 90/1470 = 2850/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/49
  6. In mixed form: 146/49

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