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Subtract 12/98 from 1/30

1/30 - 12/98 is -131/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    1/30 = 1 × 49/30 × 49 = 49/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/1470 - 180/1470 = 49 - 180/1470 = -131/1470

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