Subtract 6/50 from 30/98
30/98 - 6/50 is 228/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/2450 - 294/2450 = 750 - 294/2450 = 456/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 228/1225
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