Subtract 5/30 from 75/49
1st number: 1 26/49, 2nd number: 5/30
75/49 - 5/30 is 401/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
75/49 = 75 × 30/49 × 30 = 2250/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/1470 - 245/1470 = 2250 - 245/1470 = 2005/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/294
- In mixed form: 1107/294
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