Subtract 40/49 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 40/49
75/30 - 40/49 is 165/98.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
40/49 = 40 × 30/49 × 30 = 1200/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/1470 - 1200/1470 = 3675 - 1200/1470 = 2475/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/98
- In mixed form: 167/98
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