Subtract 98/30 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 3 8/30
10/7 - 98/30 is -193/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
10/7 = 10 × 30/7 × 30 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/210 - 686/210 = 300 - 686/210 = -386/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/105
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