Subtract 24/30 from 3/98
3/98 - 24/30 is -377/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/1470 - 1176/1470 = 45 - 1176/1470 = -1131/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/490
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