Subtract 45/49 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 45/49
60/30 - 45/49 is 53/49.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 49/30 × 49 = 2940/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
45/49 = 45 × 30/49 × 30 = 1350/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1470 - 1350/1470 = 2940 - 1350/1470 = 1590/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/49
- In mixed form: 14/49
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