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Subtract 30/49 from 70/30

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 30/49

70/30 - 30/49 is 253/147.

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,
    70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    30/49 = 30 × 30/49 × 30 = 900/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/1470 - 900/1470 = 3430 - 900/1470 = 2530/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/147
  6. In mixed form: 1106/147

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