Subtract 30/12 from 15/98
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 2 6/12
15/98 - 30/12 is -115/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/588 - 1470/588 = 90 - 1470/588 = -1380/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/49
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