Subtract 40/30 from 8/49
1st number: 8/49, 2nd number: 1 10/30
8/49 - 40/30 is -172/147.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 30/49 × 30 = 240/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
40/30 = 40 × 49/30 × 49 = 1960/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1470 - 1960/1470 = 240 - 1960/1470 = -1720/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/147
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