Subtract 12/30 from 15/98
15/98 - 12/30 is -121/490.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 15/98 × 15 = 225/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1470 - 588/1470 = 225 - 588/1470 = -363/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/490
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