Subtract 42/30 from 12/98
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 12/30
12/98 - 42/30 is -313/245.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1470 - 2058/1470 = 180 - 2058/1470 = -1878/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -313/245
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