Subtract 30/90 from 90/49
1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 30/90
90/49 - 30/90 is 221/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
90/49 = 90 × 90/49 × 90 = 8100/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
30/90 = 30 × 49/90 × 49 = 1470/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8100/4410 - 1470/4410 = 8100 - 1470/4410 = 6630/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/147
- In mixed form: 174/147
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