Subtract 72/30 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 12/30
1/98 - 72/30 is -1171/490.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/1470 - 3528/1470 = 15 - 3528/1470 = -3513/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/490
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