Subtract 9/30 from 84/49
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 9/30
84/49 - 9/30 is 99/70.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 30/49 × 30 = 2520/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
9/30 = 9 × 49/30 × 49 = 441/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1470 - 441/1470 = 2520 - 441/1470 = 2079/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/70
- In mixed form: 129/70
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