Subtract 90/30 from 10/98
1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 3 0/30
10/98 - 90/30 is -142/49.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
90/30 = 90 × 49/30 × 49 = 4410/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1470 - 4410/1470 = 150 - 4410/1470 = -4260/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -142/49
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