Subtract 9/49 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 9/49
72/30 - 9/49 is 543/245.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
9/49 = 9 × 30/49 × 30 = 270/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1470 - 270/1470 = 3528 - 270/1470 = 3258/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 543/245
- In mixed form: 253/245
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