Subtract 6/30 from 12/98, Solve 12/98

Subtract 6/30 from 12/98

12/98 - 6/30 is -19/245.

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,
6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1470 - 294/1470 = 180 - 294/1470 = -114/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/245

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