Subtract 30/45 from 1/98
1/98 - 30/45 is -193/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
30/45 = 30 × 98/45 × 98 = 2940/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/4410 - 2940/4410 = 45 - 2940/4410 = -2895/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/294
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