Subtract 14/98 from 14/30
14/30 - 14/98 is 34/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
14/30 = 14 × 49/30 × 49 = 686/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/1470 - 210/1470 = 686 - 210/1470 = 476/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/105
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