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Subtract 5/30 from 60/49

1st number: 1 11/49, 2nd number: 5/30

60/49 - 5/30 is 311/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    60/49 = 60 × 30/49 × 30 = 1800/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/1470 - 245/1470 = 1800 - 245/1470 = 1555/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/294
  6. In mixed form: 117/294

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