Subtract 98/16 from 14/30
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 6 2/16
14/30 - 98/16 is -679/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
98/16 = 98 × 15/16 × 15 = 1470/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/240 - 1470/240 = 112 - 1470/240 = -1358/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -679/120
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