Subtract 49/8 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 6 1/8
70/30 - 49/8 is -91/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 735/120 = 280 - 735/120 = -455/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/24
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